Giusto Manetti Battiloro Gold Leaf for Glass - 86 x 86 mm 16 g Yellow 22 kt Loose 25 Leaves

Gold leaf for glass. A traditional material combining ancient craftsmanship with contemporary artistic expression. Gilding glass is a sophisticated technique that imparts elegance, refinement, and visual depth to various glass objects and surfaces—from interior accessories to artistic stained glass, decorations, and lettering.

Applying gold leaf to glass, typically using the reverse gilding technique, can be executed in several ways. To achieve perfectly uniform gilding without flaws, it is essential to use special gold leaf designated for glass, carefully selected to ensure surface homogeneity and the absence of imperfections commonly found in standard gold leaf.

The shade Yellow Gold in a purity of 22 karats represents a warm, classic, and balanced gold tone with a high pure gold content. This shade is exceptionally suitable for glass, as in reverse gilding it creates a bright, deep, and natural mirror effect that is visually striking. The 22 karat purity guarantees a stable, durable, and professional material with a rich and traditional gold appearance.

The thickness of the gold leaf is defined by a standardized weight of 16 grams per 1,000 leaves, representing a delicate, uniform, and highly workable leaf ideal for precise work on glass. This weight is crucial for techniques requiring a clean, smooth, and flawless surface, particularly in reverse gilding and the verre églomisé technique.

The verre églomisé technique utilizes gold leaf to create a mirrored surface upon which engravings, decorations, or graphic elements can then be executed. Thanks to their uniformity and high purity, these leaves are ideal for this precise type of artistic endeavor.

• Package contains a booklet with 25 loose leaves
• Dimensions: 86 × 86 mm
• Thickness defined by relative weight: 16 g / 1,000 leaves