Where to buy Gold Leaf sheets
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Gold leaf sheets can be purchased from various sources, depending on your intended use (art, culinary, or decorative). Here are some common options:
1. Art and Craft Stores
- Large craft stores like Michaels, Hobby Lobby, or Joann often carry gold leaf sheets for art and decoration.
- Look for brands like Mona Lisa or Speedball in the gilding supplies section.
2. Online Retailers
- Amazon: Offers a wide variety of gold leaf sheets for art, culinary, and crafting purposes, including genuine and imitation options.
- Etsy: Features handmade and specialty gold leaf from independent sellers.
- Specialty Websites:
- Barnes Gilding Supplies (UK)
- Sepp Leaf Products (USA)
- Manetti Gold Leaf (Italy)
3. Culinary Gold Leaf Suppliers
- Food Grade Gold Leaf: Ensure it is explicitly labeled as safe for consumption.
- Specialized culinary suppliers:
- GoldGourmet (Germany)
- Edible Gold (UK)
- Barnabas Blattgold (global shipping)
- Many online gourmet stores and confectionery suppliers stock edible gold leaf.
4. Specialty Art Stores
- Stores specializing in gilding or fine art supplies often offer higher-quality gold leaf sheets.
- Examples:
- GildedPlanet.com
- Kölner Gilding Supplies
- Gerstaecker Art Supplies (Europe)
5. Local Jewelers or Goldsmiths
- Some jewelers or goldsmiths may sell gold leaf sheets or know where to source them.
Things to Keep in Mind:
- Genuine vs. Imitation:
- Genuine gold leaf (22-24 karats) is more expensive and used for fine art and high-end applications.
- Imitation gold leaf (made from brass or other alloys) is less expensive and used for general crafts or decorative purposes.
- Intended Use:
- Verify whether the gold leaf is food-grade if you plan to use it in culinary applications.
- Non-edible gold leaf contains impurities and should never be ingested.
- Thickness and Size:
- Gold leaf sheets come in different thicknesses; thinner sheets are more delicate but offer a luxurious finish.
