Giusto Manetti Battiloro Gold Leaf for Iconography Lehtikulta 80 x 80 mm 15 g Yellow Gold 22 kt Transfer 5 Leaves

Gold leaf for iconography. A traditional material intended for professional restoration, craft, and artistic gilding. The transfer 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.

Transfer leaves are attached to a sheet of silk paper. This format is intended exclusively for oil gilding, especially on smooth surfaces or for exterior applications. The supporting silk paper enables precise placement of the leaf, minimizes the risk of tearing, simplifies handling, and speeds up application.

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 5 transfer leaves
• Dimensions: 80 × 80 mm
• Thickness defined by relative weight: 15 g / 1,000 leaves