Palladium Leaf Book 80mm - PATENT leaf - 25 leaves. 80mm -Brambilla Italy

This product, the 80mm Brambilla Italy Palladium Leaf Book, features 25 leaves made of PATENT leaf. Each leaf measures 3 1/8" x 3 1/8", providing a coverage of approximately 1.2 sqft. With a weight of 18 grams per 1000 leaves, it is a durable and corrosion-resistant silver-colored metal that can be used as a substitute for silver or white gold in exterior gilding due to its resistance to corrosives and acids (excluding nitric acid). The book is carefully assembled by placing each unit of palladium leaf and tissue paper between rouged paper to prevent disturbance. This patent leaf, also known as transfer leaf, is mounted to special tissue paper by a pressure process, allowing for easy removal and application without the need for a gilder's tip. However, it is not suitable for water gilding and is best suited for flat surfaces, making it an ideal choice for outdoor work.