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- Do we ship to all countries? Yes
- All prices are in NZ$ and includes no GST.
- We stock high quality gilding supplies from reputable brands such as Noris Blattgold, Kölner and Nazionale.
- All orders are processed and shipped daily by 5pm.
What type of gilding adhesive I need?
The matt gilding size is for indoor only. The Instacoll Gloss is best selling gilding size, its for all types of metal leafs, for indoor and outdoor and for all surfaces. For a more professional gilding project we recommend reading Choosing The Best Gilding Adhesive. However, if you are wanting a gilding size for particular surface, its best to check out our gilding systems.
What's the difference between Genuine Leafs and Imitation Leafs?
Genuine gold 23k – 24k leaf can be used indoor and outdoor, but imitation metal leafs can only be used indoor to avoid oxidation.
Genuine gold leaf can be burnished to create a high gloss and shiny finish, whereas imitation leafs can not be burnished.
What types of gold leafs are available?
We sell different types of leafs: Genuine Gold Leaf for indoor and outdoor gilding; Edible Gold Leaf ; Cosmetics Gold Leaf and Imitation Gold Leaf; Variegated Leaf. We also sell Genuine Silver Leaf and Imitation Silver Leaf; and Copper Leaf. Please see product details for more information.
What is Patent and loose Gold Leafs?
Gold leaf loose
The gold leaves are placed in paper booklets, loosely inlaid in 25 compartments, one for each leaf. To cut the leaf, one may take it from the booklet with the gilding knife and place it on the gilding cushion or drop it directly from the booklet onto the gilding cushion. Then, pick up the leaf with the gilder’s tip and place it onto the prepared surface.
Gold leaf patent (Transfer)
The individual gold leaves are pressed onto a tissue paper. One uses patent gold, also called tempest gold, when gilding outdoors. The tissue paper is larger than the gold leaf, thus it may be more easily handled. It is also possible to cut the patent leaves into desired shapes/forms with sissors. The leaves are placed onto the prepared surface (Instacoll system / oil gilding = mixtion), and carefully rubbed with cotton wool or Kölner tissue drapery. The tissue paper may then be removed as the gold leaf will adhere to the surface / object.
Do you offer free international shipping?
No. All international orders must pay for shipping regardless of the total order could be. And you may also have to pay tax in your local country.
What method of payment do you accept?
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- Online banking: we bank with ASB. Usually, the payment will show up on our account within 1-2 days if you use other than ASB.
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