Gold Leaf How To, with pics

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Variegated Gold Leaf How To by ChefChris 2/6/2011

Materials Needed:

Spray Adhesive, 3M is best
Gold Leaf Sheets, variegated or solid, can be found at most large craft stores
Gloves
Foam Brush, 1”
Plug, Painted
Wooden Skewer
Paper Plate
Spray Sealer

Gather all materials, and put down newspaper or placemat. On Top of that put a paper plate, this will be used to catch all the excess and flake leaf.

Start with a sealed plug, I paint my plugs copper, gold or yellow for two reasons, 1 if you rub thru the leaf the painted body will hide mistakes, 2 it makes the leaf really pop and gives more depth of colors. Give the plug a light sand with a sanding sponge.

I positioned the plug on a wooden skewer inserted into the thru hole and held in place with some masking tape if needed. I use a foam block to hold the skewer and plug in between sheets and spraying.

Spray the plug with spray adhesive and give it a few minutes to set up.