If we think about visual communication as an artistic process, each element of the brand’s image becomes incredibly expressive and personal. Each trait and colour conveys an intimate and irreplaceable message.

That’s even more tangible with our handmade shop signs, because the image on a window, whether it’s a tattoo & piercing studio, a barber shop, or an elegant boutique, takes shape through the artist’s expressive choices and dexterity.

We at Giusto Manetti Battiloro want to celebrate this exciting process by offering a highly expressive product that we’ve been fervent about for fifteen generations: the gold leaf

Shop signs made with gold leaves: a wealth of possibilities for an immersive artistic experience

Shop signs made with gold leaves carry an extraordinary vintage yet evergreen charm. They evoke classic style and the softened atmosphere of the past while elegantly reconnecting with the present. Gold leaves add a touch of timeless prestige to every shop sign.

That’s why many young artists are attracted to the gold leaf world. Take a look at this work by Loris Lillo (Lillo Letters) made with our gold leaves. Isn’t it extraordinary?

We are proud and happy for our contribution to this passion. That’s another reason why we have fine-tuned our gold leaf and created useful application tools over the years. This way, we can be your exclusive partner and provide a complete service throughout the entire artistic experience.

Today, our gold leaf is a top-quality product, both aesthetically and in terms of performance. After all, a perfect gold leaf must meet expectations even after its application. It promotes the artist’s work; therefore, it must not show unsightly grains or creases. That’s why Giusto Manetti Battiloro’s leaf is thicker and with zero imperfections.

However, a top-quality gold leaf is not enough. You also need the tools to apply it perfectly

In addition to aesthetics and performance, our leaf aims at unleashing the artist’s expressivity. That’s why we offer various colours, ranging from yellow gold to palladium, with 11 possibilities to discover in our catalogue.

The next step is to identify what’s needed to transform the artistic process into a customised shop sign, besides the artist’s flair.

At Giusto Manetti Battiloro, we provide all the tools needed for gilding on glass, including alcohol-based size to be applied with the Ghirlandaio brush and the new entry gelatine sheets, i.e., adhesives suitable for water gilding on glass.

Besides the technique, our products change based on the surface on which the shop sign is applied. Our Masolino and Perugino brushes are des

The artist who has to apply the gold leaf outside the shop window might find it slightly complicated due to the wind. That’s why we propose our latest product, the cushion with a shield.

From lettering to decoration: creating handmade gilded signs is a fascinating, timeless art that we at Giusto Manetti Battiloro have been supporting for centuries. In addition to high-quality gold leaf, we offer a wide range of high-performing tools that help professionals and those new to this world. Are you one of those?

At Gilding Academy, we provide you with everything you need to know about restoration and decoration with the gilding technique. Have fun!