Question 1

Can I use this on plastic that has been sealed ?

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Hello. Yes, our metal leaf can be used on sealed plastic! Thank you.

Question 2

Does this work with laser printing?  Will it adhere to toner ink with heat?

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NO, That is a specific type of leafing made by Decofoil and called transfer gold sheeting

Question 3

Would this work on feathers? Just trying to add some gold to the tops of feathers and not the entire thing.

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I have not tried it on feathers - but if you have a spare feather - give it a go! Whatever you get the adhesive sizing on is what the gold leaf will stick to - then you will want to consider sealing the gold leaf after application. Not sure if an earnest gold spray paint might not be a better consideration for a feather/feathers.

Question 4

Can I use regular tacky glue?  I thought the glue was included.

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Well that is a brilliant question! I never thought of it. To be honest I am not 100% sure if you can or not - I guess it would depend on what you were doing. I bought enough gold leaf sheets to make sure I was going to cover my projects and then some extra. If you have extra, try it on something fairly small to see how it goes is the only thing I could suggest. The glue (aka adhesive size or sizing) made for gold leafing is unlike any other glue that I am aware of. You paint it on the area you want the gold leaf to adhere to - and NO WHERE ELSE! Because where you paint it, the gold leaf will adhere. It takes only a few minutes for the glue to 'set up'. It will feel a bit 'tacky' and that is its perfect state for applying the gold leaf. It will stay 'tacky' indefinitely (as in days, weeks and months) - until something lands on it, even dust. Once something lands on it, it has done its job. Just so you know, after you have finished gold leafing you will need to apply a sealant, because the gold leaf can be scratched so very easily . You can use the product that they make and suggest for the Mona Lisa gold leaf - but I have found I could use Mod Podge - just make sure you get a Mod Podge with the finish you want - such as I got Mod Podge Super Gloss Spray - and was delighted with the outcome. Best wishes to you!

ASIN	B00114TGL8
Brand	Speedball
Brand Name	Speedball
Colour	gold
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00081093100303
Item Dimensions	15.9 x 1 x 22.6 Centimeters
Item Shape	Square
Item dimensions L x W x H	15.9 x 1 x 22.6 Centimeters
Manufacturer	Speedball Art Products
Material	Metal
Material Type	Metal
Model Number	319912
Part Number	319912
Shape	Square
UPC	081093100303 770352685513

Speedball Mona Lisa Gold Simple Leaf, 18 Sheet Pack

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