Gold use

Jerry Berg · Post by **Jerry Berg** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:36 am

I currently have quite a bit of 18k loose leaf and a shortage of 23k. I have some side projects I'd like to be working on that are personal (non-customer) and was wondering how big of a difference would it make to use the 18k instead of the 23k. This is for glass, water gild. I've allways just went by the book and used 23k for bright outlines. I realize it won't be as yellow, but will it still be as appealing? The project at hand will have a bright outline with painted centers and a boarder. I'm trying to watch my bottom dollar now-a-days and am thinking I could do just that.

Thanks, Jerry

Larry White · Post by **Larry White** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 2:51 pm

Different look...just as nice,
truth be told.

Quit talkin' about and gild it!

Jerry Berg · Post by **Jerry Berg** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 4:09 pm

Thanks Larry, will do!

Kent Smith · Post by **Kent Smith** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 10:20 pm

Not only do I agree with Larry, I particularly like Lemon (18K) or even Pale (16K) with darker centers. Lighter color gold also works better in dark lighting areas or tinted glass. While I am on the subject, matte outlines with burnished centers are a possibiltiy as well. Shaking up the norm spawns creativity in layouts and any design element.

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