A Florentine tradition: Made in Italy exported worldwide by Manetti
What is gold leaf?
Pure gold leaf is an almost impalpable layer of precious metal, obtained by subjecting an ingot to 10 processing phases. Thanks to its extraordinary thinness, it can be applied to almost any surface and is ideal for gilding any rigid or flexible material.
There are two primary gold leafing techniques: water gilding (an ancient practice, used today for both the gilding of new projects and for restoration, where the gold leaf is applied to historical works from previous eras) and oil gilding (a simpler and faster method where the leaf is laid directly on a sticky adhesive composed of water, alcohol and/or varnish).
The book format is one of the traditional methods for packaging gold leaf sheets and consists of inserting the leaves into the pages of a booklet, in loose or transfer form.Genuine loose gold leaf is available in different sizes and thicknesses, depending on the color, and can be applied using the oil or water gilding technique. Loose gold leaf is especially suitable for restoration and for use on carved surfaces.Transfer gold leaf, available in different sizes depending on the color chosen, is laid on tissue paper, which facilitates handling and speeds up the gilding of flat surfaces.
Made in Italy production of pure gold leaf
Manetti real gold leaf, produced in our Campi Bisenzio plant, near Florence, is the perfect blend of technology and craftsmanship. Loose gold leaf packs can be purchased in various karat levels, from 24 karats to 6 karats, and in 26 colors, including the classic Yellow, Red, Platinum, Green, White or Champagne Gold, and in our brand new 22k Rose Gold, offered exclusively by Giusto Manetti Battiloro.Our expert staff is available to help customers find the product best suited to their needs and to provide detailed information on techniques for transferring Manetti gold leaf onto different surfaces. We export gold leaf worldwide guaranteeing no-conflict gold certification and a raw material that is controlled and traceable throughout every phase of the supply chain.
