Gold Leaf Top Coat

Gold leaf can be a wonderful addition to acrylic paintings as it provides contrast in sheen and reflectance.

Gold leaf top coat.

When properly applied acrylic topcoat will prevent tarnishing and oxidation of leaf with a low gold content such as 12k 18k silver copper imitation and variegated leaf. Remember to coat your hands with either cotton gloves or a layer of talcum powder when handling the gold leaf and this will minimise the risk of tarnishing on the new layer and then always a layer of varnish over the top. We are often asked if it is possible to paint on top of gold leaf with acrylic paints and whether it is necessary to seal the gold leaf before doing so. When properly applied this product will prevent tarnishing oxidation of imitation gold silver leaf and metallic finishes.

Gold leaf that is 23 1 2 karat will not tarnish 22 and less will eventually over time. Amazon shop is below. A coating over a lower karat will protect it from oxidizing and overzealous housekeeping which can eventually rub off. Allow the seal to dry for five hours.

As a result the topcoat will last years without yellowing making it a long lasting solution for protecting gold leaf. I m guessing that you are doing oil gilding and not water gilding. Seal the gold leaf. This video is about how to get precise lines with gold leaf with a special ending for anyone who loves the rough edging i do.

Apply an acrylic topcoat. 8 oz 1 2 pint. It will also protect the gilded surface from gentle handling but not from abuse. Real gold leaf needs no top coat as posted above.

W b gold leaf we also carry an exhaustive line of other metal leaf materials and accessories for the gilders artists or craftsmen. The top coat isn t necessary if you re gilding perishable items like food. The topcoat will protect the leaf from damage due to handling dust water and ultraviolet light.