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How to Gold Leaf Milk Glass and Glass Bottles

March 10, 2014 by Cassie 50 Comments

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Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend of Spring-like weather like we did.  I am so scared it’s just a tease.  Enough of your cruel ways already, Mother Nature.  Bring me Spring!!!

I have a fun project for you today that can help you glamify (it’s a word according to me) any plain old glass bottle or milk glass piece you have laying around.  And maybe soon you will be lucky enough to fill those bottles and milk glass vases with flowers from your garden!

One of my newest sponsors, Catfish Studios, provided me with Artisan Enhancements Gold leaf and Size. (FYI, their main page is down, but their shop link is working.  If you have any questions or want to order the Gold Leaf and don’t see it, you can email [email protected]).  I have used the gold leaf from Michael’s before (on my nightstands) and I have to say I love the Artisan Enhancements to much more.  It comes in a cellophane type roll- no little squares like the other stuff.  Also, because it comes stuck to the cellophane, it’s easier to maintain rather than losing any while you work (as I did with the other stuff).

The size comes in a can and you just brush it on and wait about a half hour for it to become supersticky.  Once it is sticky, you can apply the leaf right from your roll, and you can cut pieces as needed if you wish.  Another plus is that the size remains sticky UNTIL you topcoat it, so there is no rush or time limit on getting your leafing done as their is with the other products I have used.  Also, in speaking with Terri of Catfish Studios, I learned that you can use rubbing alcohol or nail polish removed to remove unwanted size.  Basically, I find this stuff SO much easier to use.

Now I am going to take you through my process.  I did this with both glass and milk glass.

I used a foam brush to brush the size on where I wanted it.  I did not cover all areas, but made different levels on the glass bottles, and on the milk glass chose to highlight details.

I allowed this to sit for a half hour (the size is milky white but becomes clear as it becomes sticky).
The next step I do not have a picture of since I had to use both hands.  I took my pieces and pressed them into my gold leaf sheet and then pulled off.  I repeated as needed to cover all the areas I wished to cover.
Also important to note is that if any spots are missed, you can easily put the size back on and repeat the process before you add your final topcoat.

Once I had pressed the leaf on, I applied a topcoat.  Artisan Enhancements recommends that you use their topcoat.  I unfortunately did not have any on hand, so opted to use Mod Podge, and it did the job.  In the picture below you can see the left is there it has not yet been topcoated, and on the right the topcoat is evident and milky white.  This will dry clear, and you won’t be able to see it at all.  It is important not to skip this step as it will protect your leaf and also seal the sticky size.

Here is a look at the finished product on the clear glass bottles.  You can see I gave them sort of a dipped look.

Now let’s check out the milk glass- I am in love with how this turned out!  White and gold make my heart go pitter patter.
This one is my favorite- I decided to keep it for my Aloe plant.  I just love how the golding highlights the details!

Just check out these details…

And the design on this vase is so cool- the gilding brings that out!

These little pots would be perfect foe some tiny succulents or cactii.

I love how easy this project was and it’s a great way to transform cheap garage sale bottles and vases!  I am itching for yard sale season…. and I will be hoarding buying all looking for milk glass.

And I want to add that although I was provided with the gold leaf and size, I was not asked to review the products, and all opinions are 100% my own.
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  1. Julia Konya says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:32 am

    So so pretty!

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  2. Brook says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:35 am

    These are gorgeous!

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  3. Our Pinteresting Family says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    All the items turned out beautiful. I especially love how you did the bottles. This looks like a fun project.

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  4. anu says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    They look lovely. I recently saw some copper dipped milk glass. The gold looks great. I need to paint some of the milk glass I have hiding in my cupboards. 🙂

    Reply
  5. pam {simple details} says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:29 pm

    Pretty!! Hmmm…I have a bottle of Gold Leaf paint, now you’ve got me thinking!

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  6. Dana Frieling says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    This project puts the jewelry on the dress! Love the end result.

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  7. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    March 10, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    How pretty! I especially love the bottles with the dipped look. They have a really cool aged feel!

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  8. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:21 pm

    These are lovely, Cassie! Especially love the bottles.

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  9. Gail Wilson says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I love the dipped look you used. Especially on that one bottle wider clear bottle where it’s slanted. Really neat looking

    gail

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  10. Dear Emmeline says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:41 pm

    LOVE!!

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  11. Beth of designPOST Interiors says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:49 pm

    I don’t know why I am so chicken to try gold leafing?! You have inspired me friend!

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  12. Keya Davis says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    really, really cute cassie. Love those gold/glass bottles!

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  13. [email protected] says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I still haven’t tried gold leaf. This is tempting me though! Super pretty!

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  14. [email protected] Designs says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:51 pm

    Fantastic…love the white and gold too!!!…Amazing and beautiful project!

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  15. Rita Mireles says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    I saw these on instagram and fell in love!! you and your little helper did a phenominal job!!

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  16. Laurie from Laurie Jones Home says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    I love the gold leaf bottles but seriously the milk glass? Why did I never think of that? I love how it highlights the raised glass! Super pretty!

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  17. Allison says

    March 10, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    So pretty Cassie! Put a few flowers in a vase and what a lovely gift it would be. Wishing you a great week!

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  18. Lets just build a house! says

    March 10, 2014 at 7:25 pm

    yep. i really love these. now which piece of milk glass i have hoarded will be my first victim? 🙂

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  19. Ali Richardson says

    March 10, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    Amazingness. Like, duh. XOXOXO

    Reply
  20. Kelly says

    March 10, 2014 at 10:30 pm

    Love! The combo of milk glass and gold leaf just made the whole universe explode.

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  21. RPK Interiors says

    March 10, 2014 at 11:54 pm

    Love, love, love the gold leaf with the milk glass! Brilliant idea! Definitely a Pinworthy idea! 🙂
    Robin

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  22. Gretchen says

    March 11, 2014 at 12:39 am

    so pretty! I really need to gold leaf something or other!

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  23. [email protected] Chronicles of Home says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:19 am

    I love the way the milk glass came out – it really makes the designs pop and is just so pretty. Especially next to your little brass deer 🙂

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  24. Tiffany says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:24 am

    That is so pretty!

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  25. Anna [DirectionsNotIncluded] says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:28 am

    **Adding another project to the list. Must find milk glass…
    Love it.

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  26. Anna [DirectionsNotIncluded] says

    March 11, 2014 at 1:28 am

    **Adding another project to the list. Must find milk glass…
    Love it.

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  27. Good Time Charlie says

    March 11, 2014 at 3:45 am

    I absolutely love gold glam. The bottles look Hollywood Regency glam, which I am bordering on too much of here. What a great idea, I would never think to do this to old bottles. I hope you get Spring for real now!

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  28. Bethany DeVore says

    March 11, 2014 at 11:38 am

    such a neat idea! love the way those glass bottles turned out!

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  29. Lisa @ Shine Your Light says

    March 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    I love the gold on the glass bottles, it really brings out their pretty details! Fun – I have to try this!

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  30. House Envy says

    March 11, 2014 at 6:32 pm

    i love this look! I especially like the clear vases you have. The detail with the gold is wonderful!

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  31. Lindsay says

    March 11, 2014 at 6:37 pm

    So pretty! Love the gold leafing 🙂

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  32. Whats Ur Home Story says

    March 11, 2014 at 9:36 pm

    Fabulous! totally borrowing this idea to redo the milk glasses vases I found at your store. Pinning.

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  33. [email protected] says

    March 11, 2014 at 10:58 pm

    Glamify is totally a word 😉 I love this, it makes them sooo unique! xo K

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  34. Mekenzie @ interiorsbykenz.com says

    March 12, 2014 at 4:38 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! I love how antique they look. Such a beautiful touch.

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  35. Shelley | Crazy Wonderful says

    March 12, 2014 at 1:19 pm

    That is just so awesome! I never would have thought to use it like that! That’s why you da bomb 😉

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  36. [email protected] says

    March 12, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    This looks so cool! I need to get my hands on some gold leaf and milk glass!

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  37. Angela Santaniello says

    March 12, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    Such a cute project. And you know how much I love my gold! The bottles are especially fantastic!

    Angela @ Number Fifty-Three

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  38. [email protected] says

    March 13, 2014 at 6:08 am

    can you believe ive never ever attempted to leaf yet!? Craziness, right? I love these Cassie. So pretty:)

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  39. Danielle says

    March 14, 2014 at 10:48 pm

    ooooh, I want to do this! Looks like so much fun to do! Love how they came out.

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  40. Amber Wills says

    March 19, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    So beautiful! Love them with the feathers next to the wood! Great styling!

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  41. Gwendolyn Whitfield says

    March 20, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Hi Cassie!! I just wanted to let you know that I’m featuring your awesome gold leaf bottles tonight at 8PM! You’re in the running to be the MEGA Rockstar this week so get alll yo’ peeps to come vote for you! 🙂

    Reply
  42. [email protected] Honeycomb Home says

    September 5, 2014 at 9:22 am

    What a great idea, I LOVE how these turned out! I shared this on my FB page.

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    • Cassie says

      September 5, 2014 at 2:31 pm

      oh thank you so much!!!

      Reply
  43. Anna says

    October 7, 2014 at 3:11 pm

    It looks awesome! My daughter introduced me to Mod Podge and I got completely addicted… I have a gold flakes and silver leaf that I bought at Michael’s. I want to use it with mod podge on my wine glasses (I have dishwasher safe mod podge). Can I use the same process/steps for gold flakes as you did with your projects using gold leaf?

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    • Cassie says

      October 7, 2014 at 5:21 pm

      hi anna! i haven’t used it with gold flakes so i can’t say for sure, but i don’t see why not?

      Reply

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