Genuine loose gold leaf, available in various sizes and thicknesses depending on colour, can be applied using the oil or water gilding techniques. It is especially suitable for restoration and use on elaborated surfaces. Transfer leaf, available in various sizes and thicknesses depending on colour, comes ready applied on tissue paper which facilitates handling and speeds up the gilding of flat surfaces. Leaves are simply pressed onto the tissue paper without glue of any kind being used. Differing degrees of press are possible, depending on the type and conditions of work. It is always recommended for use in outdoor gilding. Gold leaf, both loose and transfer, comes in books of 25 leaves each.