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.

Gold leaf top coat. 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. 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. 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. It will also protect the gilded surface from gentle handling but not from abuse.

Real gold leaf needs no top coat as posted above. Seal the gold leaf. Apply an acrylic topcoat. 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.

Allow the seal to dry for five hours. W b gold leaf we also carry an exhaustive line of other metal leaf materials and accessories for the gilders artists or craftsmen. As a result the topcoat will last years without yellowing making it a long lasting solution for protecting gold leaf. 8 oz 1 2 pint.

A coating over a lower karat will protect it from oxidizing and overzealous housekeeping which can eventually rub off. Gold leaf can be a wonderful addition to acrylic paintings as it provides contrast in sheen and reflectance. I m guessing that you are doing oil gilding and not water gilding. The top coat isn t necessary if you re gilding perishable items like food.

Amazon shop is below. Gold leaf that is 23 1 2 karat will not tarnish 22 and less will eventually over time. The topcoat will protect the leaf from damage due to handling dust water and ultraviolet light.