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gold/silver leaf application

updated wed 8 sep 99

 

Karen Shapiro on fri 3 sep 99

Hi Cullen,

You seem to have to wrong "goo"!
What has been recommended to me is Japan Gold Size for use on glazed
ceramics. (Winsor Newton makes it).
Apply it, wait til' barely tacky, then apply leaf.
Good luck,
Karen in Sonoma

Jim Cullen on fri 3 sep 99

Would one of you kind souls be willing to impart the necessary information on

HOW THE HELL DO YOU APPLY GOLD or SILVER LEAF??????

I've got the GOO and I've got the LEAF. After I apply it, it simply rubs off.
What am I doing wrong?

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

KEEP CENTERED
Cullen
Naperville, Illinois

Anne Hunt on tue 7 sep 99

Dunno about the leaf, Jim, I'm too cheap for that. But with gold FOIL, the
adhesive has to set up for an hour or so before applying the foil; the kit
also has a sealant, repeat, sealant which must be applied to keep everything
in it's place.

Luck
anne & the cats, trying to stay centered =^..^=