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Imitation Gold
leaf (also known as Dutch Metal leaf or Shlag Metal )
The metals used to create the imitation gold leaf are an alloy
of copper and zinc. Aluminum leaf is an
alternative to
silver leaf and whereas imitation gold leaf has to be
varnished to prevent it from tarnishing,
aluminum leaf
needs no protection at all.
Imitation leaf is used mainly for framing and furniture and
quite widely used nowadays for use in interiors as wall
decoration or on decorative items. Metal leaf is thicker than
genuine gold leaf and therefore a lot easier to
handle.
Above picture shows
flat gold metal piece, their color and physical properties are
similar to real gold leaf. It can be used in many
artworks i.e. decorate furniture, antique, photo frame, book
bindings, art & craft, sculpture and multi-purpose.
Although, imitation gold leaf is cheaper than authentic gold
leaf, it is no substitute for authentic gold leaf in the
majority of restoration techniques and is mainly used for less
prestigious projects.
The imitation gold leaf is not suitable for high temperature
works and it can not be eaten because it made from mixture
metal, not pure gold. Then it can not be decorated on cake or
any food. Moreover,
fake gold sellers
can not guarantee its safety.
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