Silver Leaf is an extremely thin sheet of metal with high gold content, extremely light and pliable. It is applied to cleaned wood and metal surfaces ( often iron) by first applying a layer of sizing (a glue like substance) on the desired surface, then gently laying the Silver Leaf on top and pressing it down. after the leaf is applied, other colors or darkening agents can be applied for a more antique effect.  It is most often used in our Signature Line in our R47 Floria Series , our r375 Soleil Chandelier, And our Florentine Sconces and chandeliers in the Line