Basics for Gold Leafing on Furniture

[@Happyspacediys]

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[@rachelljones8238]

Thank you I love your technique you really make this look easy and beautiful 😊

[@Happyspacediys]

Aww thank you Rachell! I appreciate you taking the time to watch ❤️ So glad you found it helpful! 😊

[@wingkwong8754]

awesome - thank you

[@indygrammy]

Hi! I just came upon your 3 year old videos on gold leafing. I’ve got all my supplies and have been searching for these kinds of vids. Yours are BY FAR my favorites. You explain absolutely everything. Thanks so much. I have subscribed to your channel 😊

[@Happyspacediys]

I'm so glad that through my videos I've been able to help you! That's why I make them. In hopes of helping those who need answers to all the questions 😅 Thank you so much for subscribing and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment ❤️

[@indygrammy]

@@Happyspacediys if I have any concerns or questions when I do the leafing on a small table, just comment here?

[@Happyspacediys]

@indygrammy Yup! I get notifications sent to me when someone leaves a comment. Thankfully, I'm a small channel! So I can receive and respond pretty quickly if you're in a pinch or have a few questions on your project 😊 I'm here to help!

[@nicolepelkey]

Ahhhh the powder tip... I never even thought of that! Such a simple and great idea!

[@Happyspacediys]

Glad you like it!! Hope it comes in handy for your future projects 😁👐

[@mhendii]

@@Happyspacediys Hi I'm from India product you used is not available same name pls help share your Instagram Id

[@Happyspacediys]

@@mhendii Welcome!🌸 My Instagram is the same, RaffertyRefined 😊

[@objectivelyobjective]

So lovely with the top coat

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you so much Alfa 😊

[@rosewoj2715]

Thank you great tip

[@Happyspacediys]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it! 😁

[@The2391daniel]

Love your dog !! And of course the Gold leaf!

[@Happyspacediys]

Aww! Thank you so much! 😁 I'm glad you liked the video and little Athena! 😊💕💕

[@thekraftycreech]

its a really amazing effect!!

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you! ❤

[@kevinbirch6054]

Wonderful tutorial. What was the base coat (paint) and what did you use for the top coat?

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you for watching! 😊 The base paint is a Berh Chalk Paint, and the top coat is a Satin based polyurethane. I've used gold leaf on lots of varieties of paint bases, and they all seem to hold up great. You can use polyurethane or clear furniture wax as a top coat. I haven't had my gold leaf dull when using those products.

[@annewarren1157]

lovely tutorial, I'm going to try mine today.

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you so much! ❤ That's wonderful! I'm sure it will be beautiful! 😍

[@sidparkin2219]

Just watched the video on applying leaf.... wow the drawers look fab🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@Happyspacediys]

Aww!😊 Thank you so much!! 😁

[@marthaburke5388]

Thank you! 😊😊😊

[@Happyspacediys]

You're very welcome! 😁💕

[@andrewelliott123]

Great job!

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you so much! 😁

[@danicoledesigns5456]

WOW!!!! awesome video, once again! Great tip with the baby powder ❤ So you used the dry brush to get any loose pieces off before you put the top coat? It came out AMAZING!! Now I am less intimated to try it!!! Thank you friend!

[@Happyspacediys]

Thank you!! And yes, dry brush to go around and stamp off any extra 😊 I'm glad I was able to help you feel more comfortable with it! 😁❤

[@dianelynch9023]

i'm going to try adding gold leaf for the 1st time. ty for sharing ur video. btw...what type of makeup foundation do you use? i like the fresh look it gives ur face.

[@Happyspacediys]

That's awesome! I'm sure you'll do great! 😃 Thank you! Lol! I feel so fancy now 😂 I use mostly Milani products and mix my foundation with my spf 😊

[@joeldr6881]

😊😊😊😊😊

[@wendycoyle5964]

What top coat did you use?

[@Happyspacediys]

I used a polyurethane top coat. I believe the brand was Varathane. However, any polyurethane top coat will work just fine. You can also use furniture wax as well if you don't like polyurethane 😊 Hope this helps!

[@jasminhope4774]

Can you use oil based poly for top coat?

[@Happyspacediys]

An oil based top coat may add a sort of yellowish/amber color where as the water based top coats are clear and keep the original color. If we use a water based product to apply the gold leaf probably best to match it with a water based sealer. Or give it a few days and then come in with that oil based product! Hope this helps! 😊

[@elanacarter5717]

Did you have to sand before applying anything?

[@Happyspacediys]

Hi Elana! Great question! I personally don't sand before applying gold leaf. The adhesive provides enough for the gl to stick to no problem. The only time I would sand is if it's a painted piece and I'd need it smoothed down before applying top coat to seal it all in. Hope that helps! ❤️

[@elanacarter5717]

@@Happyspacediys thank you so much

[@blkbrn1952]

You make it look easy but I'm very nervous. I have some old end tables that the gold leaf has worn almost completely off. Could I put gold leaf on the places that were gold leafed, the have been varnished. What would I put over the gold leafing if anything?

[@Happyspacediys]

You'll do great! You just gotta kinda go for it! 😅 Absolutely you can put gold leaf over worn out areas! I'd sand it a little, add your adhesive and apply the gold leaf. You can use polyurethane top coat which is what I used here. Or furniture wax which I used in the other vid. Send me pics when you're done! I'd love to see! 💕💕

[@blkbrn1952]

@@Happyspacediys thank you so much for answering so quickly.. I'm definitely going to do it, You have given me the courage to try.. Thanks again.

[@Happyspacediys]

@@blkbrn1952 of course! 😊 You got this! 😁❤

[@WithLoveAndkindness]

What did u seal with it?

[@Happyspacediys]

I sealed it with water based polyurethane by Varathane 😊

[@Empress4ever]

Can’t you use mod podge as a sealant also?

[@Happyspacediys]

The short answer is yes. I find that it tends to be inconsistent and can get a little clumpy. Also it's not as self leveling. Which is why I chose the poly. It looks cleaner, easy to apply and self levels. 😊

[@sallysmith5889]

Why do I not see all the other metal leaf colors use on furniture?

[@Happyspacediys]

My guess, gold leaf is the more popular choice. There are some that use silver and other colors. Gold leafing has a history in art and decor and has been elevated in that sense too. For me, it's what I bought to match the colors I have for projects. It would be fun to try other colors out 😊

[@lilymazad]

Can i ask you what you sealed the gold leaf with?? Did I not hear it ? Thank you !

[@Happyspacediys]

Of course! 😊 I apologize! I only specified that it was poly and didn't say the brand 🤦‍♀️I used Varathane in Satin water based poly. (One of my faves!) ❤

[@lilymazad]

@@Happyspacediys thank you so much!

[@Happyspacediys]

@@lilymazad Of course! Anytime 😊

[@nikianorbeta7942]

How do u feel about also varnishing /top coating with Mod Podge as well???

[@Happyspacediys]

Great question! As long as products are water based they'll work well together 😊 so for instance, mod podge is a water based product, and the top coat I used also is water based.

[@pearllove6588]

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[@Happyspacediys]

Wonderful!! 😃 So glad I could help you out! 😁💕💕

[@pearllove6588]

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