Loose leaf books have a thin tissue paper between each leaf. Each leaf may be lifted with a gilder's tip without distribing the next leaf. The leaf is released from the backing tissue when pressure is applied. Best for outdoor work on flat surfaces.
Edible Gold contains no copper.
Genuine Silver is also edible. Often used to decorate chocolates and pastries. Glass leaf is of higher quality with fewer irregularities. Orders for Fine Arts Catalog excluded.