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Annie Sloan Metal Leaf is an easy way to add a beautiful gilded finish to furniture and interior surfaces.
Annie Sloan Metal Leaf is an easy way to add a beautiful gilded finish to furniture and interior surfaces. Available in Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper, metal leaf can be used to create everything from subtle decorative highlights to dramatic full-surface metallic finishes.
Metal leaf for furniture is particularly effective on carved wood, mouldings, decorative details, mirrors and statement pieces. It can be applied over Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to create contrast between the painted surface and the metallic finish.
Metal Leaf is available as both Loose Leaf and Transfer Leaf. Loose Leaf is particularly useful for intricate or carved surfaces, while Transfer Leaf is easier to handle when covering larger, flatter areas.
To apply metal leaf, first coat the surface with Annie Sloan Gold Size. Once the size becomes clear and tacky, the metal leaf can be carefully applied and smoothed into place.
If you’re looking for gold leaf for furniture, silver leaf or copper leaf for a decorative project, Annie Sloan Metal Leaf provides an effective way to create a professional-looking gilded finish.
Annie Sloan Imitation Gold Leaf is made from brass and provides a warm, traditional gold appearance. It is sometimes referred to as Dutch Gold and is ideal for creating classic gilded furniture and decorative details.
Because imitation gold leaf is made from brass, it can tarnish over time. Apply a layer of Clear Chalk Paint Wax or suitable Lacquer over the finished surface to help protect it.
Imitation Silver Leaf is made from aluminium and creates a bright silver metallic finish. It can be used on furniture, mirrors and decorative surfaces to create anything from a contemporary silver finish to an aged vintage effect.
For a more aged or vintage silver appearance, apply a light coat of Clear and Dark Chalk Paint Wax over the finished leaf.
Copper Leaf is made from real copper and creates a warm pinkish-orange metallic finish. It is particularly effective when combined with blue and green Chalk Paint colours.
Copper will naturally tarnish over time, so apply Clear Chalk Paint Wax or suitable Lacquer over the finished surface when protection against tarnishing is required.
Annie Sloan Metal Leaf is available in both Loose Leaf and Transfer Leaf. The best option depends on the shape and size of the surface you want to gild.
Loose Metal Leaf is particularly good for carved furniture, intricate mouldings and detailed surfaces. Because the individual sheets are loose, they can be gently pressed and worked into more complicated shapes.
Loose Leaf is an excellent choice for ornate mirrors, carved chairs, decorative furniture and other projects where the surface contains lots of detail.
Transfer Metal Leaf is particularly useful for larger or flatter surfaces. The leaf is lightly attached to a tissue backing, making it easier to handle and position than loose leaf.
Transfer Leaf is a good choice for large furniture panels, walls and other relatively flat areas where you want to cover a larger surface efficiently.
Before applying metal leaf, make sure the surface is clean, dry and free from dust.
If you are using Metal Leaf over furniture painted with Annie Sloan Chalk Paint, allow the paint to dry completely before beginning the gilding process.
Apply a thin coat of Annie Sloan Gold Size to the area you want to gild. The Gold Size initially appears white, then changes as it dries. When it becomes clear and tacky, it is ready for the metal leaf.
Gently place the Metal Leaf onto the sized area. With Loose Leaf, handle the sheets carefully and use a soft, dry brush or cloth to smooth the leaf and remove excess material.
When using Transfer Leaf, place the leaf with the tissue backing uppermost and gently press over the surface with a dry brush. Carefully peel away the backing and remove any excess leaf.
Continue applying sheets until the desired area is covered. Small gaps and variations can be left visible if you want a more aged or handcrafted appearance.
Once the gilded surface is complete, protect Imitation Gold and Copper Leaf with Clear Chalk Paint Wax or suitable Lacquer to help prevent tarnishing.
Metal Leaf can completely transform painted furniture by adding metallic contrast and highlighting decorative features.
For a subtle effect, apply gold, silver or copper leaf only to mouldings, carved details, edges and raised areas. This works particularly well on ornate furniture where you want to draw attention to the craftsmanship of the piece.
For a more dramatic result, cover larger panels or entire areas of furniture with Metal Leaf. Dark Chalk Paint colours such as Graphite and Athenian Black provide a strong contrast against gold and silver leaf.
Copper Leaf can create particularly interesting effects over blue and green Chalk Paint. For example, a copper finish over Florence can create a striking aged copper appearance.
Metal Leaf can be used to create traditional gilded furniture as well as more contemporary metallic finishes. Experimenting with different Chalk Paint colours underneath the leaf can change the overall appearance of the finished piece.
Annie Sloan Metal Leaf is a thin metallic leaf used for gilding furniture and interior surfaces. It is available in Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper.
It is used to create decorative gilded finishes on furniture, walls, mirrors and other interior surfaces. It is particularly effective for highlighting carved details and decorative mouldings.
Using Metal Leaf on a Wall with Chalk Paint Aubusson Blue
Yes. Metal Leaf is particularly effective on furniture and can be used over Annie Sloan Chalk Paint to create metallic highlights or complete gilded finishes.
Loose Leaf is particularly suitable for intricate, carved and detailed surfaces, while Transfer Leaf is easier to handle on larger, flatter areas.
Annie Sloan Metal Leaf is available in Imitation Gold, Imitation Silver and Copper.
No. Annie Sloan Imitation Gold Leaf is made from brass. It provides a warm gold appearance but is not made from real gold.
No. Imitation Silver Leaf is made from aluminium rather than real silver.
Yes. Annie Sloan Copper Leaf is made from real copper.
Annie Sloan Gold Size is used to adhere Metal Leaf to the surface. Apply a thin layer of Gold Size and wait until it becomes clear and tacky before applying the leaf.
Imitation Gold and Copper Leaf should be protected with Clear Chalk Paint Wax or suitable Lacquer because these metals can tarnish. Imitation Silver does not tarnish in the same way, although a protective finish can still be used.
Yes. This can be applied over Annie Sloan Chalk Paint once the painted surface is completely dry.
Yes. Loose Metal Leaf is particularly well suited to carved furniture, mouldings and intricate decorative surfaces.
Each booklet contains 25 sheets of Metal Leaf. Each sheet measures approximately 140mm x 140mm and covers approximately 0.02 square metres.
One 25-sheet booklet covers approximately 0.49 square metres or 5.27 square feet. Actual coverage can vary depending on the surface and application.
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