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Leaf Protection: Metal leaf protection. The use of silver and gold leaf protection surfaces in Decoration has become popular in recent years. These effects are also part of the painter's work. Aluminum leaf protection is generally used in place of silver, as it is less expensive and does not tarnish. The application of metal leaf protection is accomplished by first applying a gold size to the surface to be treated. This is allowed to dry to a thick consistency, and the leaf protection is then applied to the size and allowed to dry thoroughly. It is best to varnish metal leaf protection for protection. Metal leaf protection is usually glazed over the varnish for antique effects.
Antiquing of wallpaper. Painters are often called upon to give wallpaper an antique, mellow effect. This softens the colors and draws them together. If the wallpaper pattern is printed in water color (tempera), the paper should first receive a coat of gelatin size, followed by a coat of shellac. The glaze itself may be in oil or turpentine, and the procedure is the same as antiquing painted surfaces.
Metal leaf protection. The use of silver and gold leaf protection surfaces in Decoration has become popular in recent years. These effects are also part of the painter's work. Aluminum leaf protection is generally used in place of silver, as it is less expensive and does not tarnish. The application of metal leaf protection is accomplished by first applying a gold size to the surface to be treated. This is allowed to dry to a thick consistency, and the leaf protection is then applied to the size and allowed to dry thoroughly. It is best to varnish metal leaf protection for protection. Metal leaf protection is usually glazed over the varnish for antique effects.
Cutting, repacking with parchment, and beating are continued until the desired thickness of leaf protection is obtained. The finished leaf protection is cut into 3%-inch (8.5-cm) squares, which is the standard size of a sheet of gold leaf protection. Gold leaf protection for decorative purposes can also be produced by electrolysis, cathode sputtering, and vacuum vaporization. |
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