Illuminated Letters with Susan Lui - Part 2

This next video covers applying 22k gold leaf to the design. I am using transfer gold leaf, which is easier to apply than loose gold leaf. Make sure your Instacoll is dry before applying the gold leaf. You have a window period of about an hour to apply your gold leaf to the Instacoll after it’s dry. Press your gold to your size, and using the pads of your finger tips, press down firmly, making sure the gold leaf sticks to all of your size. If some bits of the gold don't take, try again. If you’re still having difficulty getting the gold to stick, breathe on the size to activate it with your warm breath. Polish up your gilding with a cotton bud and admire the glittering goodness.