Genuine 22kt Gold Leaf

Our 22.00 karat Gold and 22kt Patent Gold (Transfer Leaf) contain 91.8% pure Gold, 5.9% Silver, and 2.3% Copper, creating a rich, balanced classic gold tone with exceptional warmth and depth. This carefully tuned alloy delivers outstanding brilliance while maintaining the smooth handling and reliability expected from professional-grade gold leaf.

• Pack size: 20 books per pack
• Leaves per book: 25 leaves
• Total leaves: 500 leaves per pack
• Leaf size: 3 3/8" × 3 3/8" (standard square)
• Approx. coverage: 39 sq ft per pack

We offer a selection of gram weights to suit different project requirements and gilding techniques. Gram weight is defined as the weight of 1,000 standard 3 3/8" square leaves and is best understood as a measure of leaf density rather than thickness. Each leaf is beaten to an ultra-thin standard of approximately 0.5 microns.

Loose Gold — Loose 22kt Gold leaf is interleaved between sheets of thin, lightly rouged paper, allowing individual leaves to be lifted cleanly without disturbing the rest of the book. Loose leaf is traditionally handled with a gilder’s tip (a flat natural-hair brush) and is favored for water gilding, detailed ornament, carved surfaces, and conservation work where color depth and surface refinement are critical.

Patent Gold (Transfer Leaf) — 22kt Patent Gold leaf, also called transfer leaf, is mounted to a special tissue paper using a pressure process. Each leaf-and-tissue unit is interleaved with thin rouged paper, enabling clean, consistent single-sheet removal. Transfer leaf provides enhanced control, making it ideal for larger areas, straight runs, smooth substrates, and projects where predictable placement and efficient handling are essential.