Barcelona is the loudest mix in the Art Ingredients range: fine gold, deep red and black foil flakes tumbled together so a gilded patch reads like scorched metal rather than flat gold leaf.

Prima's own description is direct about the job: shiny fine metallic flakes that add a gilded look to any surface, and a natural fit for mixed media and decoupage. Brush Art Extravagance Gilding Glue over the area first, let it go tacky, then lift the flakes on with a dry soft brush and press them down. Sweep the loose excess back into the jar and seal the surface with a clear topcoat. Works over paint, wood, resin castings, paper, chipboard and mould detail.

The jar is labelled Fine Metallic Flakes and holds 5 fl oz (150 ml) by volume; Prima states the total weight as 30 g including the container, which is a lot of coverage because foil flakes weigh almost nothing.

Want a second tone to blend into it? Take Vintage Metallic Flakes. For unbroken sheets rather than flakes, take the Imitation Gold Leaf.