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<h2 class = 'uawtitle'>How To Gold Leaf Like A Pro</h2><br />
<div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawbyline'>by Stan Alderson</div><br /><br />
<div class='uawarticle'>Being creative is one of the best ways to relax. Because you're concentrating at the task at hand, you forget about your stresses and at the end you're rewarded with the sense of achievement of having made something yourself. An easy way to start is to learn how to gold leaf. It can be done with very little fuss but will give almost anything a completely new look.<br />
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Gilding has been done for centuries and adds instant luxury to everyday objects. The traditional material used for this is sheets of real gold so thin that they resemble foil. Naturally this is quite costly, so you may want to try faux gold leaf instead. It normally consists of copper with some zinc added to it and looks just like the true product.<br />
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Aside from the foil itself, you also need special gilder's base coat, top coat, glaze and adhesive. You should also have some sealer if you want to work with an object such as wood, which has a porous surface. Sandpaper, soft brushes, painter's tape, soft and clean cloth and a flat, smooth surface such as a tile are essential as well. You'll find that cotton balls and a bit of petroleum jelly come in handy too.<br />
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First smooth the surface you're planning on gilding and wipe away all dust. Then apply tape to the parts you don't want to cover. Apply a coat of sealer to porous surfaces such as wood.<br />
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The next step is to add the base coat. When it has dried, paint on a layer of adhesive. This is called the sizer.<br />
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To make applying the gold leaf easier, cut it so that you have smaller pieces to work with. Peel off the backing and place the pieces of foil on your smooth work surface. To pick up a piece, dab the cotton ball onto the petroleum jelly and then onto the foil so that the foil sticks. Carefully apply the piece of foil to the surface that you're gilding. Let the different pieces overlap so that you cover the surface completely.<br />
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A soft brush will help you apply the gold leaf while the cheesecloth is handy for ensuring a smooth finish, especially where the pieces overlap. Once you've covered the surface, seal it with a top coat and then, if you want, add glaze. Once it's dry, simply remove the painter's tape and your masterpiece is ready.<br />
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