Vintage is the gentle one: pale gold foil flakes blushed with coral and rose, so a gilded surface lands somewhere between old gilt and weathered copper instead of shouting new gold.

Prima's own description is direct about the job: shiny metallic foil 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 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 Barcelona Fine Metallic Flakes. For unbroken sheets rather than flakes, take the Imitation Gold Leaf.