{"product_id":"acrylic-gilding","title":"Acrylic Gilding","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eAcrylic gilding is the process of using water-based acrylic adhesive size to attach metal leaf sheets (like gold or silver) onto surfaces such as canvas, wood, or paper. It is a fast, easy, and modern alternative to traditional oil or water gilding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eSteps for Acrylic Gilding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003ePrepare the surface:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Clean your canvas or object and make sure any painted acrylic layers are completely dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eApply the acrylic size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Paint a thin, even layer of acrylic gilding glue (size) onto the exact spots where you want the leaf to stick.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003eWait for tack:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-ZA;\"\u003e Let the size dry until it turns clear and feels sticky or tacky (usually 15 to 60 minutes).\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Craft with Joy","offers":[{"title":"50ml Liner","offer_id":46635723391174,"sku":null,"price":17.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"120ml Tubs","offer_id":46635723423942,"sku":null,"price":27.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300ml Tubs","offer_id":46635723456710,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"500ml Tubs","offer_id":46635723489478,"sku":null,"price":98.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 Liter Tubs","offer_id":46635723522246,"sku":null,"price":167.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/8051\/6294\/files\/AcrylicGildingSize.jpg?v=1785389214","url":"https:\/\/craftwithjoy.co.za\/products\/acrylic-gilding","provider":"Craft with Joy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}