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Gold Size by Annie Sloan

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Annie Sloan Gold Size is a water-based gilding glue and metal leaf adhesive, specially designed for applying metal leaf to furniture and other decorative surfaces.

  • Comes in a 100ml tub
  • Water based glue that stays sticky once applied and dry
  • This makes it easier to lay metal leaf quickly and easily
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Annie Sloan Gold Size is a water-based gilding glue and metal leaf adhesive, specially designed for applying metal leaf to furniture and other decorative surfaces.Gold Size stays tacky as it dries, giving you time to carefully position metal leaf onto the surface. It can be used with Annie Sloan Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper Metal Leaf, as well as bronze powders.

Gold Size comes in a 100ml pot and is an essential product for furniture gilding and decorative metal leaf projects.

How to Use Gold Size

  1. Apply a thin, even layer of Gold Size to the clean, dry surface you want to gild using a small brush.
  2. Gold Size will initially appear white. As it dries it changes to a purple shade before eventually becoming clear and transparent. This can take up to approximately 15 minutes.
  3. Once the Gold Size has become clear and remains tacky, it is ready for metal leaf to be applied.
  4. Carefully lay the metal leaf onto the sized area and gently smooth it into place. Remove any excess leaf using a soft, dry cloth or brush.
  5. Wash brushes in water immediately after use.

Using Gold Size with Metal Leaf

Annie Sloan Gold Size is designed to be used with both Loose Metal Leaf and Transfer Metal Leaf. Loose Leaf is particularly useful for carved and detailed surfaces, while Transfer Leaf is easier to apply to larger, flatter areas.

Gold Size can be used with Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper Leaf to create a variety of gilded finishes on furniture and interior surfaces.

For a complete gilding project, Gold Size can be used alongside Annie Sloan Metal Leaf and Chalk Paint to create decorative metallic effects, highlights and full gilded finishes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Annie Sloan Gold Size?

Annie Sloan Gold Size is a water-based glue used for applying metal leaf and bronze powders to decorative surfaces.

What is Gold Size used for?

Gold Size is primarily used as an adhesive for metal leaf when gilding furniture and other interior surfaces.

How long does Gold Size take to dry?

Gold Size can take up to approximately 15 minutes to become clear and ready for metal leaf. It remains tacky after becoming transparent, allowing the leaf to adhere to the surface.

How do I know when Gold Size is ready for metal leaf?

Gold Size is ready when it has changed from white and purple to a clear, transparent appearance while remaining tacky to the touch.

Can I use Gold Size with Annie Sloan Metal Leaf?

Yes. Gold Size is designed to be used with Annie Sloan Loose Metal Leaf and Transfer Metal Leaf in Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper.

Is Annie Sloan Gold Size water based?

Yes. Gold Size is a water-based adhesive and brushes can be washed in water immediately after use.

How much Gold Size is in a pot?

Annie Sloan Gold Size is supplied in a 100ml pot.

Can Gold Size be used on furniture?

Yes. Gold Size can be used to apply metal leaf to painted furniture, carved furniture, decorative details and other interior surfaces.

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Lesley S.
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Mareike W.
Mareike W.
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Excellent product from an excellent shop. Been Gold-leafing tiles in the kitchen and indoor doors, looking fantastic!

2 years ago

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