Polyvine Metal Leaf Size

Description

Polyvine Metal Leaf Size is an acrylic adhesive with an extended open time for bonding metal leaf and foils to a variety of surfaces. It can be used for bonding metal leaf gilding to furniture, plaster moulding, picture frames and decorative features. This Metal leaf adhesive is suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Polyvine Metal Leaf Size will work with most metal foils, Gold leaf, Silver leaf and Dutch Metal.

How to use Polyvine Metal Leaf Size

1. Seal porous surfaces with a Polyvine varnish.
2. Apply thinly using a good quality brush.
3. It is important no brush marks are visible these will show though the metal leaf. The size can be diluted with water to avoid brush marks.
4. Always apply in smooth even strokes (as the leaf is wafer thin any marks underneath will be visible when finished).
5. Leave for at least 15 minutes, the film will clear and remain tacky. The surface will then be in a prime state ready to receive the leaf. This prime state will remain indefinitely.
6. It is important to completely cover all the size with the metal leaf, no size should be left uncovered.
7. Metal Leaf comes loose or as transfer. Wear cotton gloves when handling the leaf to avoid tarnishing when working with metal leaf.
8. You want to make sure you work the leaf into every crack and crevice. smoothing it onto the surface with your fingers and finish up with a clean and dry paintbrush to work it completely onto the surface.
9. As you get overlapping and overhanging pieces, you can remove them by brushing really hard with the brush. At this point, it’s almost as if you’re burnishing the gold with your paintbrush; you want to rub it until there are no more gold flakes coming off.
10. You will notice gaps and cracks in your gold leaf where pieces failed to stick. You can take smaller flakes and apply them to these spots, again using your bristle brush to rub the leaf onto the surface

Please note

Always try the technique on a test piece before embarking on the project.

working time / Prime time – the time metal leaf will still adhere to the wet size. This prime state will remain for up to 24 hours, allowing large projects to be handled with ease. Size will always remain tacky.

Do not allow dust to accumulate on the adhesive surface.

COVERAGE – Approx. 8 sq. m to 15 sq. m per litre

No OF COATS – 1 coat

DRYING TIME – 15mins-1 hr, depending on temperature

CLEANING – Clean tools/equipment with warm soapy water, rinse well with clean water, and allow to dry naturally.

STORAGE – Protect from extremes of temperature during storage and application.

Health and Safety

Non-hazardous. Ensure good ventilation. Keep out of reach of children. Contact with eyes-wash immediately with warm water. Remove excess from tools and mixing vessels before washing in warm soapy water. Do not empty containers into drains or watercourses.