Gilding is the decorative technique of applying fine leafs of precious metal to a solid surface such as wood, stone, or metal.
Gold leaf
available in a wide variety of carats and shades. 23-carat gold is the most commonly used variety. The traditional method of manufacturing gold leaf is a process called goldbeating.
Colored silver leaf
A real silver leaf that is hand colored and comes in many different color shades. Traditionally used in Japan for the manufacture of Kimono and Nishijin-brocade.
Metal leaf
also called composition leaf or Schlagmetall, is a thin metal foil that comes in many different shades of metal colors such as gold silver and copper.