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Variegated leaf is metal leaf which has been treated to create colorful patterns in the leaf. Each book of brass leaf contains 25 sheets of leaves 512 x 512average coverage area for a book is 5. Gold leaf is 3 38 x 3 38 inches square 85 mm x 85 mm and is sold in units called packs, containing 500 leaves. My teacher is aways using mona lisa brand of gold leaf,i placed his gold.
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