Evaluation: Straightforward Inlay’s Metallic Leaf Starter Package

Proof of gold leaf dates again 8,000 years, however the method was new to me. I’m all the time trying to inject one thing new into my work, so I used to be desperate to attempt these metal-leafing provides from Straightforward Inlay. The transient directions on the again of the package did little to alleviate my nervousness over making an attempt a brand new and unfamiliar method, however Straightforward Inlay has a YouTube channel that walks you thru the method in depth. And as soon as I acquired over my trepidation and dove in, I discovered the method delightfully simple and easy. I did have a little bit of issue at first when making use of the leaf to tight curves, however even that problem acquired simpler after a couple of tries.

A little bit of sanding creates sharp transitions between uncovered wooden and steel leaf. This lets you use the leaf to focus on particular particulars. And when you coat the utilized leaf together with your favourite end, it’s sturdy sufficient for drawer pulls and different high-wear parts. To problem my expertise, I even utilized leaf to the bumpy, stay fringe of a slab, and it clung fantastically to the undulations. At simply $35 for the appliance package and a pattern pack of three colours, that is an reasonably priced method to check out. I barely put a dent in a single packet of leaf in my assessments.

—Austin Heitzman is knowledgeable woodworker in Portland, Ore.