Gilded Leafing needs an adhesive to
make it stick. My favorites are VersaMark and Heat & Stick
Powder, although Mono All Purpose Glue works too. Below are 10
ways to use and apply this beautiful gold embellishment. Here is a printable format.
Tips:
Make sure your fingers are dry
Don't have any open ink pads
nearby
You may want to put it in a larger
container as it expands once you open it.
Experiment on scrap paper when
first using Heat & Stick Powder if you overheat, it will not be
sticky. Just a few seconds until powder disappears.
You need a tool to get excess
leafing off, like an old paint brush or a stencil brush.
Brush excess leafing back into
container
Stamp: stamp an image, apply
Heat & Stick Powder like you would embossing powder. Use a heat
tool to activate the powder. Be careful not to overheat or it will
not be sticky. Just a few seconds
until powder disappears. If you'd like leafing on just a part of
an image, you can sponge VersaMark on just a portion of the stamp.
Tear & Tape: apply tape to
cardstock, remove backing and apply gilded leafing, brush off excess.
Die Cut: apply adhesive sheets
to BOTH sides of cardstock, Remove the backing from the top/right
side of the die. Apply leafing, brush away excess with a paint brush.
When ready to put on a project, remove the backing from the
wrong/back side of die and stick it on.
Multipurpose Liquid Glue: Apply
glue where you'd like, allow to dry and because it stays tacky, you
can then apply gilded leafing over top and brush it off.
Glue Dots: Apply glue dots to
your cardstock and rub leafing over top. After brushing it off you
have round flecks of gold on your project.
Punches and Adhesive Sheet:
Apply adhesive sheet to cardstock, punch out design, then rub leafing
over top, brush off to turn a punched image into a gilded work of
art!
Foam Adhesive Sheets & Die Cuts:
For a 3D look, die cut words or images from our foam adhesive sheets.
Apply leafing for a gilded 3D effect on your card.
Decorative Masks: Use our Basic
Pattern Decorative Masks to create a bit of texture on your
background. Simply place the mask on your cardstock and sponge
VersaMark ink over the top in the area desired. Sprinkle Heat &
Stick powder, use heat tool to activate the adhesive. Rub the leafing
and brush off the extra.
Ribbon Application: You can gild
more that just cardstock and paper. Apply a small bit of multipurpose
glue to ribbon to create a touch of gold.
Embellishment & Other 3D Objects
Application: You can add leafing to embellishments such as the In
Good Taste wood accents! You can use multipurpose glue on many
surfaces, let dry then rub on leafing. Try Picture frames, charms,
buttons etc. It can be applied to almost anything and leaves a
beautiful gold finish behind.
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