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'''Metal leaf''', also called '''composition leaf''' or '''schlagmetal''', is a thin [[foil (metal)|foil]] used for decoration. Metal leaf can come in many different shades. Some metal leaf may look like [[gold leaf]] but not contain any real gold. This metal leaf is often referred to as '''imitation leaf'''. |
'''Metal leaf''', also called '''composition leaf''' or '''schlagmetal''', is a thin [[foil (metal)|foil]] used for decoration. Metal leaf can come in many different shades. Some metal leaf may look like [[gold leaf]] but not contain any real gold. This metal leaf is often referred to as '''imitation leaf'''. |
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Metal leaf is usually made of [[gold]] (including many alloys), [[silver]], [[copper]], [[aluminium]], [[brass]] (typically 85% Copper and 15% [[zinc]]) or [[palladium]], sometimes also [[platinum]]. |
Metal leaf is usually made of [[gold]] (including many alloys), [[silver]], [[copper]], [[aluminium]], [[brass]] (sometimes called "[[Dutch metal]]" typically 85% Copper and 15% [[zinc]]) or [[palladium]], sometimes also [[platinum]]. |
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[[Vark]] is a type of silver leaf used for decoration in Indian cuisine. |
[[Vark]] is a type of silver leaf used for decoration in Indian cuisine. |
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Metal leaf, also called composition leaforschlagmetal, is a thin foil used for decoration. Metal leaf can come in many different shades. Some metal leaf may look like gold leaf but not contain any real gold. This metal leaf is often referred to as imitation leaf.
Metal leaf is usually made of gold (including many alloys), silver, copper, aluminium, brass (sometimes called "Dutch metal" typically 85% Copper and 15% zinc) or palladium, sometimes also platinum.
Vark is a type of silver leaf used for decoration in Indian cuisine.
Goldbeating, the technique of producing metal leaf, has been known for more than 5000 years.
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