Description Manetti Patent 23K – -14.6 Grams – -Patent Gold (also known as transfer leaf or “gilding in the wind”): Same quality as XX Deep. The leaves are attached to individual pieces of paper. The gold leaf comes off when pressed on a sized surface. Gilders tips are not used to remove the individual leaves. Patent leaf, ideally, should be stored in an environment of 80% humidity and wrapped in plastic. If stored in a dry or warm environment, the leaf may come off the paper. To correct this problem, store in a humid area and place under pressure in order to reattach the leaves to the paper. If stored in a very hot and humid area, the leaf may not come off the paper. To correct this problem, place the leaf in the refrigerator overnight. (This may not always work). Thickness: 0.2 – 0.4 microns. – -Genuine Gold Leaf information: Each gold leaf pack (box) contains 20 books. Each gold leaf book has 25 leaves measuring 3-3/8″ x 3-3/8″.- – Each gold leaf pack has 500 leaves.- – Coverage: Each gold leaf pack will cover approximately 30 square feet. – – One booklet covers 1-1/2 square feet. – – Thickness: 0.2 -0.4 microns. Related
