Genuine 23 kt Red Gold Leaf

Our 23.00 karat Red Gold and 23kt Red Patent Gold (Transfer Leaf) contain 97.5% pure Gold and 2.5% Copper, producing a deep, warm red-gold tone with rich saturation and exceptional depth. This high-gold alloy is prized for its distinctive warmth and traditional character, while maintaining the smooth handling and performance expected from professional gold leaf.

• Pack size: 20 books per pack
• Leaves per book: 25 leaves
• Total leaves: 500 leaves per pack
• Leaf size: 3 3/8" × 3 3/8" (standard square)
• Approx. coverage: 39 sq ft per pack

We offer a selection of gram weights to accommodate different project demands and gilding techniques. Gram weight is defined as the weight of 1,000 standard 3 3/8" square leaves and is best understood as a measure of leaf density rather than thickness. Each leaf is beaten to an ultra-thin standard of approximately 0.5 microns.

Loose Gold — Loose 23kt Red Gold leaf is interleaved between sheets of thin, lightly rouged paper, allowing individual leaves to be lifted cleanly without disturbing the remainder of the book. Loose leaf is traditionally handled with a gilder’s tip (a flat natural-hair brush) and is especially favored for water gilding, burnished finishes, carved ornament, and conservation work where a richer, warmer gold tone is desired.

Patent Gold (Transfer Leaf) — 23kt Red Patent Gold leaf, also known as transfer leaf, is mounted to a special tissue paper using a pressure process. Each leaf-and-tissue unit is interleaved with thin rouged paper, enabling clean, consistent single-sheet removal. Transfer leaf provides added control, making it ideal for larger areas, straight runs, smooth substrates, and applications requiring precise placement and consistent color across extended surfaces.