Divolo Mecca Varnish 125 ml – Amber Gold Effect Varnish for Silver Leaf Gilding

Divolo Mecca Varnish 125 ml is a specialised amber-coloured decorative varnish designed to create a gold-like finish on surfaces covered with silver leaf or silver foil.

Its characteristic golden-amber tint transforms the appearance of silver, giving the surface a warm metallic gold colour resembling genuine gold leaf. This makes it possible to achieve a decorative gilded effect without using real gold leaf.

Divolo Mecca Varnish is particularly suitable for traditional gilding techniques, picture frame decoration, ornamental details, sculptures and decorative objects.

A particularly refined finish can be achieved when the varnish is applied over genuine silver leaf, which develops a rich golden appearance beneath the amber coating.

The varnish should be applied after the silver leaf has been laid and polished. A thin, even coat creates the characteristic golden colour while preserving the metallic appearance of the underlying surface.

The 125 ml container is suitable for decorative gilding, restoration and artistic craft projects.

Advantages

• original Divolo Mecca Varnish;

• 125 ml container;

• specialised varnish for imitation gilding;

• amber-gold colour;

• transforms silver leaf into a gold-like finish;

• creates an appearance similar to genuine gold leaf;

• particularly suitable for real silver leaf;

• enhances the metallic appearance of decorations;

• ideal for traditional gilding techniques;

• suitable for picture frames, ornaments and sculptures;

• creates elegant golden decorative surfaces.

Application

Imitation gilding, traditional gilding, silver leaf, silver foil, gold leaf effects, picture frame decoration, ornaments, sculptures, decorative objects, restoration, artistic crafts and traditional decorative techniques.

How to Use

1. Prepare the surface and apply silver leaf or silver foil using the appropriate gilding technique.

2. Allow the silver layer to become properly fixed.

3. Gently burnish or polish the surface if required by the chosen technique.

4. Apply a thin, even coat of Mecca Varnish over the silver surface.

5. Allow the varnish to dry completely.

Tip: The intensity of the gold effect may vary depending on the thickness of the varnish layer and the type of silver leaf used. Test on a small area before treating the final artwork.