Use this easy DIY technique to add shimmer to any decor by learning how to gold leaf. Apply gold leaf to photo frames, vases, and other home accessories.

Learn how to apply gold leaf in this step by step tutorial today. This is such an easy way to add a wow factor to your paintings or paper crafts! I'll also

Learn to expertly apply gold leaf for your acrylic and oil paintings with our comprehensive guide, working tips and free video tutorial!

Francine Murray Dunigan on Instagram: "This time with copper leaf. I am using wet strength tissue. I printed the turquoise on the paper first and let it dry, then painted the paper with foil adhesive and let that dry. Then applied the copper leaf to the plate. Then crinkled the plate to create the crackle effect. Placed the paper down on the plate then lifted this pull. I did then put a coat of leaf sealer over the paper after. I am hoping to cut some shapes out of this paper to use on a few…

I took some step-by-step photos of this ‘gold fairy’ as I did her. Couldn’t say I’m an expert gilder, but I have had a bit of practice by now and I’ve learnt one or tw…

Ever thought about applying gold leaf to your DIY project? You so can! This stuff looks great on almost anything you put it on.

Avinash Kharat on Instagram: "Lately, I've been practising gilding, and I know it takes a lot of practice and study to get good at it. The first mistake I made was choosing cold-press paper, which made the surface of the letters look rough. My friend @calliscript gave me some tips about paper and the timing to apply the gold, and I also recently had a session with @masterpenman to learn about different mediums and techniques for gilding, which was very insightful. Although I know my work…

Designer Fabric Art Work on Instagram: "Day 11 Applying gold foil to my Ceremic Work. Apply glue with brush, then place gold foil papers over it gently. Wait at least for half an hour. And you are ready for the magic. Just brush the extra foil paper with dry brush gently. Don’t throw the extra foil, we can use it as gold leafs in any other work. Stay tuned. #day11 #artchallenge #challengeaccepted #goldfoil #texturedpainting #goldfoilartwork #instaviral #staytuned"

So you want to gold leaf… Fabric? Paper? Plastic? Not all gold leaf is the same and/or built for the same purpose. Different materials and different gold leafing techniques render VERY diff…

I'm not going to lie, gilding flakes have been sitting in my drawer for months (or years?!) and I have never used them. In fact, I even purged them once and vowed never to buy them again. But, I caved and wanted to try something new so here I am showing off a few gilding