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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.
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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.
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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?
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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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