Imitation gold leaf (also referred to as Composition leaf, Brass leaf, Dutch metal and Schlagmetal) is composed of Copper and Zinc forming a Brass.
Imitation silver leaf (also referred to as aluminum leaf or composition silver leaf) is composed of 100% Aluminum.
Imitation silver leaf (aluminum leaf) is in color similar to genuine silver leaf.
Imitation silver leaf (aluminum leaf) is good for multi-uses of gildings, applicable onto all kinds of materials like metal, wood, board, paper, fabric, plastic, polyresin, ceramic, glass, stone etc.

Imitation silver Leaf (aluminum leaf) will tarnish and requires a protective sealer upon completion of gilded surface.

Imitation gold Leaf will tarnish and requires a protective sealer upon completion of gilded surface.

Transfer (Patent) imitation silver leaf is imitation silver leaf being mounted to special tissue paper by a pressure process (which is distinguished from loose imitation silver leaf). Transfer (patent) imitation silver leaf is suitable for gilding on flat surface and good for outdoor work.