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Gold is back and here to stay, especially in the world of home decor! Gold leaf is a great way to get the look for less – it’s more realistic looking than gold paint spray, although it might take a little more time. Here are 25 vivid gold leaf Handmade projects to inspire you to gold leaf something in your home!
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Gold Leaf Wall Stripes
This is a striking wall treatment that only requires you to have a gold leaf kit and some masking or paint tape. Put the gold leaf right on the wall for a spectacular accent wall! Great for a teenager’s room or a bold entryway.
Gold Leaf Geometric Necklace
With colored polymer clay, gold leaf, and twine string, you can make this cute geometric necklace that will go with any outfit.
Gold Leaf Desk Chair
If there’s a special design element on a desk chair that you want to highlight, why not gold leaf only that part and paint the rest a different color? This desk chair is transformed into a striking piece of furniture thanks to the gold leaf addition. Click through for a little tip to make golf leafing a little bit easier when you’re working with lots of angles and curves.
Gold Leaf Fireplace Brick
Bored with your fireplace brick? Try gold leafing it! The resulting look is memorable.
Gold Leaf Table Numbers
This is a vivid way to add table numbers for a party or a wedding reception. Add gold leaf numbers to agate stones and watch your guests smile as they find their table.
Gold Leaf Switch Plate
White switch plates are the norm, but why not jazz yours up with a little gold leaf? This little gold leaf switch plate is so fun and would be a nice surprise addition to any room.
Glided Nightstand
This is a fabulous nightstand makeover that you just have to see to believe! If you have a curvy piece of furniture, consider adding gold leaf all over it! So well fitted for a bedroom.
Gold Leaf Arrow Art
With the help of an adhesive pen, you could draw anything on a black paper and apply gold leaf over it for a striking piece of art.
Gold Leaf IKEA Desk method
Grab a pair of the Lerberg table legs and spray paint them gold. Then get a glass desktop and gold leaf the bottom side of the glass. You’ll have a striking gold desk that costs less than $50!
Gold Leaf Plaster Votives
Make these cute little votives as party favors with plaster, gold leaf, and disposable cups. What a cute little project that everyone will love! You could do a twist on this walkthrough with larger disposable molds, like bowls or these large soda cups, to make larger vases that shimmer beautifully when you put candles in them.
Gold Leaf Clutch
Have a direct black clutch laying around? Jazz it up with a little gold leaf! You could also do a similar treatment to a leather purse.
Gold Leaf Journal
Do you like to keep a journal to scribble down to-do lists or deep thoughts? It’s straightforward to add a little gold leaf to a journal to make your day just a bit brighter.
Gold Leaf Lamp Shade
Update a lamp shade with gold leaf! This Handmade project couldn’t be any easier and you’ll be in love with your lamp afterwards.
Gold Leaf Serving Tray
Gold and bubbly drinks go together perfectly. Serve the drinks at your next party on a fancy tray that’s covered with gold leaf!
Gold Leaf Pitchers
Do you use a pitcher to hold flowers or kitchen utensils? Try gold leafing the bottom half!
Gold Leaf Gift Boxes
If you’re gifting someone candy or something small, why not put your gift in a cute wooden gift box that’s covered with brightly colored paint and gold leaf?
Gold-Dotted Lamp Base
Turn a direct glass lamp base with a open hole at the bottom into a strong gold-dotted lamp with gold leaf and some white paint!
Gold Leaf Toy Animal
look at dollar stores or thrift stores for little animal toys that you can cover with gold leaf. They make great paper holders and bookshelf decor!
Gold Leaf Lucite Office Supplies
Lucite, or acrylic, office supplies are glamorous in their own right, but add a little gold leaf on the edges and you’ll instantly add a lot of bling to your workspace!
Gold Leaf Easter Eggs
Try stringing up these clearly straightforward but clearly striking Handmade gold Easter eggs or hanging them on a Easter tree. Or just pile them up in a bowl and putting that on a coffee or dining table – they’ll still look vivid.
Gold Leaf Letters
You can find letters in all sizes and materials these days at craft stores such as Michael’s or Hobby Lobby. Find your go-to letters and gild them with gold leaf!
Gold Leaf Clipboards
If you like to organize important documents in clipboards or hang up your kid’s artwork on clipboards, you could decorate your clipboards with gold leaf, paint, pretty paper, and a little gold spray. Love!
Gold Leaf Console Table Legs
You can do this Handmade project on any piece of furniture with silver accents that you want to turn gold. This walkthrough offers up a smart tip: spray paint whatever item you want to gold leaf in gold first so if you have any cracks or missed spots after applying gold leaf, only gold will show through!
Gold Leaf Succulent Planter
Add a little bit of gold leaf to a planter after painting it your go-to color for a bit of glam for your go-to plant or succulent.
Gold Leaf Silhouettes
Making Handmade art with silhouettes of your kids is a popular decorating option, but making gold leaf silhouettes? Now, that’s a brilliant option! If you have a sweet pet instead of kids, you could try this walkthrough.
Okay, I think we all get it! Gold leaf is totally doable, vivid, and can be put on practically anything!! Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to gold leaf my whole house.
For more Handmade projects, look at 20 Handmade Geometric Projects for Your Home and 12 Handmade Projects for Cats and Their Owners.
