In this step, only work on two or three points at a time. Brush on the gold leaf adhesive, keeping it as smooth as possible, then let it dry about 10-15 minutes until it is slightly tacky.

The paper is then hammered out for about three months to make it smooth." Then they use it to help press the gold leaf flat. Sponsor Message Netsuno says the smoother the paper, the better the ...

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NORTHAM: Everything about gold leaf requires a great deal of skill and time. It's almost all done by hand, even making the paper, says Yoshikazu Netsuno, the owner of this small family-run company.