[Sca-cooks] OT: gold leaf, new prices

[Kirsten Houseknecht]

the difference is actually that the "patent" gold is attached to a backing
sheet, that makes it work almost like a rub on transfer.
it is MUCH easier to handle, doesnt try to fly away, and behaves... but.....
some people just prefer the loose.

you cannot use patent gold on food, as it must be "pressed" or rubbed to get
it off the backing sheet.

so the food 23 k loose can be used for both food and illumination, but is
"loose" not on a backing sheet.
Kirsten Houseknecht
Fabric Dragon
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Philadelphia, PA     USA
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Guenièvre de Monmarché" <guenievre at erminespot.com>
To: "'Kirsten Houseknecht'" <kirsten at fabricdragon.com>; "'Cooks within the
SCA'" <sca-cooks at lists.ansteorra.org>
Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 12:11 PM
Subject: RE: [Sca-cooks] OT: gold leaf, new prices


What's the difference between the edible/inedible, that makes the edible
cheaper? Is it thinner? (I'm a cook and sometimes scribe, and am curious as
to whether it's worth buying 2 different types...)

Guenièvre

> -----Original Message-----
> From: sca-cooks-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org [mailto:sca-cooks-
> bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of Kirsten Houseknecht
> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 2:09 PM
> To: scribes at castle.org; ekscribes at yahoogroups.com
> Cc: Bright Hills Baronial Cook's Guild; sca-cooks at ansteorra.org
> Subject: [Sca-cooks] OT: gold leaf, new prices
>
> hi....
> i finally got the price list from the other supplier! and they are much
> better.
>
> the 23k edible gold leaf (loose) is $20.50 per booklet (25 leaves) but
> i had
> to buy a box of 20 booklets.
>
> i went ahead and ordered a box, so for all of you that want a booklet
> at
> cost (plus shipping).. get it now!
>
>
> for illuminating and stuff (not food)
> the current prices on  patent leaf........
> 24 k $26.20 per booklet
> 23k $23.63 per booklet
> 22k 20.63 per booklet
>
> the lady said dont bother buying the 23k patent, as it looks and
> handles
> much the same as the less expensive 22k ... neither is going to tarnish
> on
> indoor work.. however she did say some folks just want to use the 24k.
>
> i also ordered a sample agate burnisher to see how their quality is....
> Kirsten Houseknecht
> 267 255 2771
> Fabric Dragon
> kirsten at fabricdragon.com
> www.fabricdragon.com
> http://fabricdragon.livejournal.com/
>
> Philadelphia, PA     USA
> Spinning, weaving,Trims, Amber, Jet, Jewelry, and more...
>
> Teach someone today
>
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