Gold leaf rolls allow for rapid and accurate gilding on large flat surfaces. Individual leaves are applied by hand onto a roll of tissue paper to a standard length of 20.5 metres with the width varying according to the sizes of the leaf. In the gilding phase the rolls can be cut to length using ordinary scissors, paying special attention that they are cut near to the joints between the leaves. On request leaves can be supplied pre-cut in width, from a minimum of 10 mm with the 20.5 metre length remaining fixed.