Thoughts? I understand 23K may be preferable, being warmer and looking more "gold"?
This stuff is 1.5" x 1.5", that's half the size of most leaf isn't it?
Posted by Michael R. Bendel (Member # 5847) on :
1/4 the size I think Lee.
Multiply that $14 price times 4 & you get similar pricing to 25- 3"x3" sheet books.
1.5" is pretty small & I don't think it's patent gold either.
Not such a great deal unless you have a specific need for loose leaf 1.5" squares. Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
The guy is in Thailand. I've bought several orders of the stuff when I wanted to learn to leaf. I've actually found that the smaller squares mean less waste for me. They have 24, 23, 18, & 10K gold and a pretty nice imitation gold, as well as a silver leaf. Don't see it listed now but thats who I bought from and they sent samples with each order.
Posted by Lee Kembel (Member # 7577) on :
Thanks, I think I'll try a book or 2.
Michael - doh, you're right that's 1/4 the size. So with 100pcs that's the same sq footage as a normal book, but for < CDN$25 shipped VS $60 locally for 23K... smells like a good deal.
Posted by David O'Hanlon (Member # 2754) on :
John Jordan told me that stuff is actually prayer gold. Placing a piece on tha Buddha is the same as saying a prayer.
Posted by Lee Kembel (Member # 7577) on :
I was thinking about this thai gold again so I thought I'd revive this thread with some more info I found. My dad had a conversation with someone from thailand that told him how gold in Thailand is a part of the culture, it's pretty common and seen in every temple. I'm not sure about gilding the way it's done over here (as art, on signs, glass, etc) or whether it's just a religious/cultural thing?
That size pieces would be ideal for gilding incised carved signs. When I gild a carved sign I almost always tear a book in half. ...just for reference, if you cut it in half with scissors or a knife the leaf will stick to the rouge; tearing it will not make it stick.
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