Giusto Manetti Battiloro Gold Leaf for Iconography - 80 x 80 mm 15 g Yellow Gold 22 kt Loose 25 Leaves

Gold leaf for iconography. A traditional material intended for professional restoration, craft, and artistic gilding. The loose gold leaf sheets in the Yellow Gold shade with a fineness of 22 karats represent a classic, warm, and saturated gold tone typical of traditional iconography. This shade is characterized by a rich, radiant yellow color that enhances both the symbolic and aesthetic qualities of sacred artworks. It appears intense, luminous, and visually deep, making it ideal wherever a pure, traditional, and expressive gold appearance is required.

Gilding in iconography is a complex and highly specialized technique that demands precision and artistic mastery. Due to its nature and long‑standing tradition, this art form is typically carried out using the oldest gilding method — water gilding. To achieve the so‑called mirror effect, the gold leaf must have a specific weight and uniformity so that, once applied to the icon, it shows no imperfections.

The thickness of this gold leaf is defined by the standardized weight of 15 grams per 1,000 leaves, ensuring a fine, even, and highly workable sheet. This weight is essential in iconography, where the gold must be perfectly smooth and flawless to achieve the characteristic mirror‑like finish during water gilding.

Loose leaves are ideal for water gilding (poliment gilding), the traditional technique used in iconography. They allow the creation of a perfectly smooth, highly polished surface without defects, which is typical for icons. Loose leaves may also be used for oil gilding on properly prepared smooth substrates.

The 22‑karat fineness ensures a stable, durable, and high‑quality material with a rich, warm, and saturated gold tone. This shade is highly valued in iconography, decorative arts, and restoration projects where an authentic, deep, and traditional yellow gold effect is required.

• The booklet contains 25 loose leaves
• Dimensions: 80 × 80 mm
• Thickness defined by relative weight: 15 g / 1,000 leaves