Emma and I recently purchased a Gold Leaf Starter Kit
and did a little experimenting! My first project was these gold honey bears! I thought they would make cute vases. Originally, I planned to spray paint them (either white or gold) but I thought I would give gold leafing a try.
1.Supplies Needed- Gold Leaf Starter Kit, 2 Honey bottles in small and large (I purchased mine locally at Honey Heaven, but you can find similar bottles at most grocery stores), foam brush and paint brush. 2. Coat your bottle with adhesive and allow it to dry. When dry it will be super sticky and ready for the gold. 3. Adhere sheets of gold leafing and use a foam brush to gently press each sheet into the shape of the bottle. Gold leafing is messy. Expect to repeat this step several times to achieve full coverage. 4. Use sealer as a top coat on your design. Allow sealer to dry completely before using. Enjoy!
I’m so happy with my little project! The gold leaf was a little more time consuming than spray paint, but I love the textured finish! I am excited to display these little his + her vases in my new home.
Check back later today for Emma’s project using gold leaf! XO. elsie
I adore this project! I’ve never heard of this before, but I’m willing to undertake the mess to get this look! I can think of a hundred different uses for this gold leaf stuff, and I’ve just now been introduced to it. Your project turned out so neat! Love. Love. Love!
Thanks for sharing,
Shirley
Eeeh. I just realised my parents have a large, glass, old teddy-bear peanut butter jar from the early 90s they store old coins in! Next time I’m visiting the parents I know what I’ll be taking off their hands! Hehe. xo L
Thanks Elsie!
That’s such a darling idea! I don’t eat honey, but I might have to get a bottle and have someone eat it for me, then give me the bottle so I can try this.
~Kristi
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Love these! Just started reading your blog. Love it 🙂
Melinda
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You’re a genius! All those little project with the daily things. I love it!
xx Sari
That’s so cute & different!
Xx
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Hi Jami, this would definitely work on glass!
Have fun, Elsie
hi. i am an avid reader and have been for a couple months now. i was wondering if this would work on glass? i have some vintage milk bottles that i think would look cool with gold leaf. 🙂 i do like the honey bears and i’m pretty sure there is one in my cabinet. 🙂
Fun!
I need this in my life – Thank you!
Wow, so nice !! Good details!
Oh my gosh! these are so cute! i have to try this! lovely!
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OMG – great idea, and HOW CUTE!
XOXO
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You gals are so crafty! I was just wondering if you knew if this gold leaf stuff would work on paper? I make invitations and this would be the perfect touch!
-Christine
Super cute, I just wanted to let you know I linked to this on my blog today!
http://mandatorycreations.blogspot.com/2012/08/weekly-loves-5.html
xomando
A little bit kitschy, but funny 😀
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omg!!! soooo cute!! my daughter is going to love this!! thank you this blog opens the flood gates of creativity!!!
I absolutely love this! It is so creative and it looks really nice. Would be perfect for a gift for someone who just got married as well! Thanks for posting, great idea!
OMG this is SO creative! I love it! I want to keep my honey jar now!
That is such an awesome idea. Thanks for sharing!
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