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Amazing Japanese Gold Leaf Decoration Technique
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The city of Kanazawa produces about 99% of Japan‘s gold leaves and the traditional methods are still widely used there. People beat gold into extremely thin sheets, so thin that it will disappear if you rub it with your fingers. The thinned gold leaves are then used for handicrafts, such as vessels and ornaments, or decoration. In some cases, chefs even use it as an ingredient for various types of foods!
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Source: YouTube
The city of Kanazawa produces about 99% of Japan‘s gold leaves and the traditional methods are still widely used there. People beat gold into extremely thin sheets, so thin that it will disappear if you rub it with your fingers. The thinned gold leaves are then used for handicrafts, such as vessels and ornaments, or decoration. In some cases, chefs even use it as an ingredient for various types of foods!
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Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
WOW! I knew none of this and found it all extremely fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching me something new. I marvel at the thought of handling something so delicate that it would melt with the touch of naked fingers.
Yvonne Bernal 8 years ago
WOW! I knew none of this and found it all extremely fascinating. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching me something new. I marvel at the thought of handling something so delicate that it would melt with the touch of naked fingers.
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