Gold Leaf Top Coat

In addition it s viscosity allows application by brush or spray over gold leaf protecting the surface from abrasion water ultra violet light and chemicals.

Gold leaf top coat.

Acrylic top coat sealer solvent based a water clear non yellowing topcoat specifically formulated to prevent the lifting of leaf when top coated a common problem with many varnishes on the market. Amazon shop is below. W b gold leaf we also carry an exhaustive line of other metal leaf materials and accessories for the gilders artists or craftsmen. It will also protect the gilded surface from gentle handling but not from abuse.

Allow the seal to dry for five hours. 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. The topcoat will protect the leaf from damage due to handling dust water and ultraviolet light. 8 oz 1 2 pint.

I m guessing that you are doing oil gilding and not water gilding. Seal the gold leaf. Apply an acrylic topcoat. 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.

As a result the topcoat will last years without yellowing making it a long lasting solution for protecting gold leaf. When properly applied this product will prevent tarnishing oxidation of imitation gold silver leaf and metallic finishes. 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. Available in weights from 6k up to 24k our genuine gold leaf is available in many colors and can be used for multi purpose gilding.

A coating over a lower karat will protect it from oxidizing and overzealous housekeeping which can eventually rub off. Gold leaf that is 23 1 2 karat will not tarnish 22 and less will eventually over time. Real gold leaf needs no top coat as posted above.