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BlueRidgeFabrication
06-13-2007, 10:39 AM
Where do you buy your gold leaf? What brand do you use?
k.a.s.
06-13-2007, 11:03 AM
I usally buy my booklets from Pioneer supply in Pittsburgh, I don't remember want brand it is.

Kevin
Mike Paul
06-13-2007, 11:11 AM
http://www.seppleaf.com/
BlueRidgeFabrication
06-13-2007, 11:21 AM
I just inquired with Sepp Leaf...looks like they have very nice products...thanks Mike!
Checkers
06-13-2007, 12:51 PM
The last book I bought, I got from Dick Blick. They're local.
When I was working for others, we used to buy from Sepp too. Quality products, knowledgeable people and very good service.

Checkers
imaSIGNr
06-13-2007, 01:13 PM
I've been buying for 22 years from "Art Essentials" of New York ltd. Very professional and have every thing needed for gilding. www.artessentialsofnewyork.com
1 800-283-5323

I've also bought from the gold leaf store on eBay once and had good luck.
Billct2
06-13-2007, 01:27 PM
Another vote for Art Essentials
Tell them what you're doing and they will recommend the best product.
BlueRidgeFabrication
06-13-2007, 01:42 PM
Thanks for all the great information! I really appreciate it. :U Rock:
Gino
06-13-2007, 06:18 PM
Art Essentials of New York..............
mike gregson
06-13-2007, 06:58 PM
Another vote for Art Essentials of New York.
signmeup
06-19-2007, 09:10 PM
Another vote for Art Essentials of New York.

The last gold leaf I used came from Wrights or Lyme and I found it thin in places and sometimes there were lots of little holes. I bought some on ebay and it was much nicer but the guy doesn't have it any more. Looks like I'll give Art Essentials of New York a call. Has anyone used their Canadian affiliate?

Adrian
Craig Sjoquist
06-19-2007, 09:41 PM
tubelite .... not sure what brand

13 folds
signmeup
06-19-2007, 11:19 PM
tubelite .... not sure what brand

13 folds

Huh?
jhsdesign
07-26-2007, 11:24 PM
Quill, Hair & Ferulle (QHF) out of Columbia SC. Tons of sign supplies.
Si Allen
07-26-2007, 11:31 PM
Hehehehehe when you cal Art Essentials....that is not Henry kissinger there moonliting!
Gino
07-26-2007, 11:35 PM
Hehehehehe when you cal Art Essentials....that is not Henry kissinger there moonliting!


:Big Laugh :Big Laugh :Big Laugh
Pat Whatley
07-27-2007, 12:28 AM
ebay.com ...seriously
Jillbeans
07-27-2007, 07:16 AM
Si...the Henry Kissinger guy passed away.
:(
Sepp is good...VERY knowledgeable and they donated whenever I had meets.
Canadian Signcrafters...
Letterhead Sign Supply too.
Wright's of Lymm in the UK.
Also Pioneer and Glantz, but they just sell it and don't have much advise as to which gold is best for what use.
Love....Jill
signmeup
07-27-2007, 09:35 AM
I got some more leaf from Wrights of Lyme and it's fine. No thin spots or holes. Cost me about $23 a book for 24k. Wasn't long getting here either. Very happy.

Adrian
imaSIGNr
07-27-2007, 09:53 AM
Si...the Henry Kissinger guy passed away.
:(
Sepp is good...VERY knowledgeable and they donated whenever I had meets.
Canadian Signcrafters...
Letterhead Sign Supply too.
Wright's of Lymm in the UK.
Also Pioneer and Glantz, but they just sell it and don't have much advise as to which gold is best for what use.
Love....Jill
I didn't know that. How long ago was that Jill ? I think it was him I talked to last time I ordered. Maybe it was his wife.....They are still in business, right ?
Jillbeans
07-27-2007, 10:20 AM
Yes they are still in business.
Someone told me about "Henry"s passing at a meet in March.
I can't remember the guys real name but I think it may have been Arnold?
Love.....Jill