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hollyjones

15 years ago
Is this silver paint or silver leafing on this piece. It is awesome.
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  • 15 years ago
    If you click on "more info" then hover over the image, a green tag appears with information on the dresser. It says that it is done in silver leaf.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    It's block silver leaf. Thanks!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    As a professional decorative painter, and not to contradict Chris, who surely knows best, I would venture that the finish on this dresser is actually aluminum leaf, not silver. Aluminum is usually used on furniture, then antiqued with a colored glaze and varnished for protection. The silver leaf are small and expensive, as well as more fragile. Aluminum is more reliable both because it doesn't oxidize and is more resistant to handling, as well as being a fraction of the price. But often we refer to aluminum leaf as silver leaf, it does sound so much better, and most people cannot see the difference!
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Hi focused
    you can usually buy it at art supply stores in your area, if not you can order it online, look up metal leaf or gilding and you'll find aluminum, silver, gold, copper, brass, etc... If you are not familiar with the technique of gilding I'd suggest you practice on small pieces at first, as it is a bit touchy. That is if you want to do a project yourself, of course.
  • 13 years ago
    No, I would never take on a project like that myself. I am totally inept. Would any professional furniture refinisher have that product?
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I doubt it, though I know some high end cabinet makers sometimes do this type of things, or get it done by local artisans (gilders). Best to ask in your area, or, once again look it up on the internet ("gilding" + your city).
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you. I would never have thought of looking it up that way.