Show GOLD THAT IS NOT GOLD I 1 effective substitute for decorative yellow metal one more that all Is not gold that glitters ib 1 und mild in ih tho the fact that much of t old ald lettering seen on signs and also much of the gilding of picture frames has no gold whatever a bout about it A among mong laymen the opinion prevails that all such decoration requires the actual use of gold leaf but the realty is different and a substitute sub ti that defies detection has been widely used for somia some time the exact effect of gold Is secured by using a leaf of either silver or aluminum alu minum under yellow paint the metal backing gives the required au luster ter and he pa paint gives the required color this method cannot be used in all cases be caute the paint is of peculiar quality and requires putting on with an even thickness for this reason it is generally applicable only to flat surfaces parts of a gilded picture frame which ar an molded into waving surfaces generally require genuine gold leaf to cover them philadelphia la record kenord |