Christmas is the perfect time for a truly original gift. We suggest one that will definitely amaze: the experience of gilding.
In this article we propose three gift ideas designed for those who love DIY and art:

• DIY kit for gilding a frame
• Imitation leaf for personalised decorations.
• Customised kits, to be composed together with us.

What are the benefits of a surprise like this? Well, first of all, it is not often that you get to touch real gold leaf: it is an experience will not leave you indifferent. If you are curious to find out how gold leaf is created, you can learn more about our production at Giusto Manetti Battiloro here .
Secondly, in every family there is always a creative person, that is passionate about original hobbies who, with our kit, will find a new, exciting project to try.

Or perhaps you know someone who loves crafts, is renovating their home and is looking for unique details, original and characteristic elements to furnish it. Someone who is passionate about art and painting, or is studying restoration. And if they simply love gold, then this article has the perfect gift.

Our kit, the perfect Christmas gift.

Our kit, the perfect Christmas gift

We have created a DIY kitwith all the tools needed to gild a frame… including the frame! A truly original gift idea that comes to life thanks to the creativity of the recipient.An essential kit, that is simple and also suitable for those exploring the world of gilding for the first time. And who knows? It might spark a new and exciting passion!

Our kit for gilding a frame includes:

• A 24 kt real gold leaf booklet: the booklet contains 10 – 8×8 cm tracing leaves. In the tracing format, the leaf is placed on a tissue paper, protruding and removable from the booklet, making its application easier and faster.
• Water-based application: necessary for applying gold leaf. This type of application is suitable for gilding the surface of an element that is located in an enclosed environment, protected against the weather. It is also ideal for gilding surfaces that are not too porous, just like the wooden frame included in the kit.
• A synthetic hair brush “Perla”: a brush used for applying missions and protections.
• A microfibre cloth: necessary for dusting the gilding after applying the leaf.
• Transparent protection: essential to ensure proper and prolonged conservation of the gold leaf.
• A wooden frame: our kit is designed to gild a 15×10 cm frame.
• We shared a  video tutorial on YouTube on how to use the DIY kit!
  If you have any further questions or curiosities about our kit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Imitation leaf: a simpler application for an even more affordable gift.

Imitation leaf, as the name suggests, imitates the luminous effect of gold. It is created with metals such as copper and aluminium; it is thicker and therefore easier to apply (just your hands are needed!),making it an ideal solution for those who are approaching this art form, more or less for the first time.

Our imitation leaf comes in four colours and two varied effects, imitation gold, silver, aluminium and copper: a perfect palette to unleash creativity and adapt to any project. Need an idea to start? Create personalised decorations for your Christmas tree, such as… these.

Let’s create the perfect personal kit together

Want to give a kit that goes beyond gilding a simple wooden frame? Together, we can create a tailored set for your project: larger surfaces, materials other than wood or outdoor applications. In our e-shop you will find gold leaf and tools for every gilding technique, suitable for a variety of applications and capable of fulfilling your project ideas.

We invite you to tell us what you need; we’ll be more than happy to help you find the perfect personal gilding kit for these Holidays.