| Show GOLD THAT IS 18 NOT GOLD A effective substitute for decorative yellow metal one more proof tufit that all la Is not gold that glitters Is found in n the fact that much of the goldo gold lettering seen on signs and also much of the gilding of picture frames has no gold whatever about it among laymen the opinion prevails prevails that all such decoration requires the actu actual aluse use of goldleaf but hie he realty Is different and a I A tute that defies detection has seen been widely used for kome time the exact effect of gold g Is secured by using a leaf of either silver or aluminum under yellow paint the metal backing gives the required luster and he paint gives the required color this meth od cannot be used in all cases because the paint Is of peculiar quality and requires putting on with an even thickness for this reason it is gorf e orally ra ily applicable only to flat surfaces parts of a gilded picture frame which are molded into waving surfaces gen ermily require genuine gold leaf to toy er them ph philadelphia ila del ehla record |
