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Article: Age-old art turns new leaf. (gilding of architectural details; includes related article on paint as alternative to leafing) (Emerging Technology)
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- Building Design & Construction
- Article date:
- November 1, 1991
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Age-old art turns new leaf
People have long-admired the rich, ornate appearance achieved through the gilding of architectural details. While many of the materials and techniques related to this art date back for centuries, advancements in substrate materials, metal alloys and low-cost alternatives have reduced the labor intensity of gilding and made it more applicable to a variety of projects.
The use of metal leaf in new commercial lobbies, government buildings and historic restoration projects has focused renewed attention on gilding. Gilding refers to the application of thin leaves of gold, aluminum, copper and other metals on interior and exterior ...