{"title":"Crafts \u003e Gold Leaf \u003e Tools","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"sepp-gilders-tip","title":"Gilders Tip","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine squirrel hair holds just enough static charge to lift delicate metal leaf without tearing it. This gilder's tip spans several inches wide, allowing you to handle standard leaf sheets in single movements rather than fighting with smaller tools that crease and damage the material. The broad, flat configuration distributes pressure evenly, preventing the kind of concentrated contact that punctures gossamer-thin gold or silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSepp constructs these tips from carefully selected squirrel hair, prized for its softness and natural ability to generate the minimal static needed for controlled transfer. The hair flexes without springing back aggressively, giving you time to position leaf precisely before releasing it onto sized surfaces. This matters most when working with wind-sensitive materials in open studios or when applying multiple overlapping sheets where exact placement determines the finished surface quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStroke the tip gently across your hair or sleeve before use to build sufficient charge. The tool becomes an extension of your hand, letting you float fragile leaf from packet to surface with the kind of control that separates clean applications from frustrating waste. Essential equipment for water gilding, oil gilding, and any technique where metallic leaf defines the final surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sepp","offers":[{"title":"3 1\/2 in. wide","offer_id":47973656789221,"sku":"84105","price":35.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s84105.jpg?v=1761685736"},{"product_id":"krylon-leafing-pens","title":"Leafing Pens","description":"\u003cp\u003eChisel points shift from fine lettering to broad flourishes with a single rotation, giving you calligraphic control without switching tools. Krylon Leafing Pens dispense fast-drying metallic paint through tips that adapt to your hand position, edge work for delicate details, flat application for sweeping strokes. The liquid metal formula flows consistently without the mess of traditional leaf application or the wait time of conventional metallic paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pens handle diverse surfaces: wood trim, ceramic vessels, glass panels, rigid plastics, even fabric accents. The paint dries quickly enough to layer details without smudging previous work, useful when building up ornamental patterns or adding highlights to existing pieces. Metallic finish catches light with genuine reflective quality rather than flat shimmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chisel configuration excels at home decorating projects where you're adding embellishment rather than covering large areas, picture frames, mirror surrounds, furniture details, fabric borders. You control coverage and intensity through pressure and angle, building from subtle accents to bold metallic statements. Keep the cap sealed between uses; the paint stays fluid when stored properly but won't restart if the tip dries completely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Krylon","offers":[{"title":"rose gold","offer_id":47978374922469,"sku":"11445","price":16.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 KT gold","offer_id":47978374955237,"sku":"27399","price":15.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"silver","offer_id":47978374988005,"sku":"79731","price":11.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6890\/5701\/files\/s11445.jpg?v=1770296834"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.texasart.mom\/collections\/crafts-gold-leaf-tools.oembed","provider":"Texas Art Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}