gold leaf
DeLafée International SARL was founded in 2004 and is based in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
About Gold leaf
Gold leaf is a very thin sheet of gold that is typically used for decorative purposes. It is made by hammering pure gold into extremely thin layers, usually measuring around 0.1 microns in thickness. The process of creating gold leaf dates back thousands of years and has been practiced by various cultures throughout history.
Gold leaf is known for its lustrous and reflective properties, which give it a distinctive appearance. It is commonly used in art, architecture, and gilding, where it is applied to surfaces like wood, metal, or stone to create a luxurious and opulent finish. Gold leaf can also be found in various religious and ceremonial objects, such as statues, icons, and altars.
Gold leaf comes in various different thicknesses, qualities and colors. Despite all our efforts to make sure that the thickness of the gold leaf is as even as possible, we can only give an estimate of its thickness, especially since it tends to be a little thinner towards the center of the leaf. The estimated figure is around 1/7000 of a millimeter, or approximately 0.1 µ. This is why it often makes more sense to consider its weight per 1000 leaves, rather than its thickness when purchasing gold-leaf. The thinnest leaves weigh around 12g per 1000, while the heaviest weigh around 50g per 1000 different types of gold-leaf weigh between 16g and 18g/1000. As gold powder and gold flakes are made from gold leaf, their thickness is comparable.
What We offer ?
DeLafée provides gilding services on various materials. We do not offer gilding services on frames or restoration work. All work is done in Neuchatel, Switzerland or at our clients' location when the gildng project is performed on buildings. DeLafée website has perovided gilding services on vsrious materials ranging from wood, metals, leathers, minerals, and others. We can complete gilding servcies on large scale projects as buildings and monuments and small objects as watch dials. We work with our in-house gilders or patner gilders internationally.
Our Service.
In our atelier, our skilled and inventive team works daily on developing unique creations using gold leaf in various ways. Inspired by gold’s long and rich history as well as contemporary artists and designers, we work with various materials such as leather, wood, mineral, paper, and more.
We create delicacies with edible gold and silver, which are perfect for gifts or special occasions. We design fashion accessories using gold leaf, playing with the beautifying attribute of gold. Using different gold alloys, we design unique decorative accessories to illuminate your interior with the unique glow of gold. We also design custom creations leveraging the unique beauty of gold for private individuals and global luxury brands.