Kenneth Okuda, D.D.S - Toshiyuki Jerry Okuda, D.D.S
Quality Dental Care Clinic in Torrance, California
Gold leaf is very thin sheets of gold. The sheets can be applied over various surfaces such as glass to give them a gold finish. This process, which is also referred to as gold gilding, traces back centuries. Gold gilding is commonly seen on antique furniture, frames, mirrors, and other period pieces. Gilding is a decorative technique that adds beauty and protection to any building or solid surfaces such as wood, stone, glass or metal by applying fine gold or powder to create a lustrous and grand look.
HOW IS GOLD LEAF CREATED?
The gold is firstly heated up at 1000°C, bringing it to a liquid state that can be poured into a gold bar. “Lamination” then occurs where the bar is then flattened and turned into a thin foil. Each strip is then carefully placed between the pages of a book before being beaten with short and precise blows at different points. The leaves created are as thin as 0.3 to 0.4 microns. They are then hand-cut for use.
Gold is resistant to corrosion and makes it an excellent metal for outdoor and indoor use, adding a protective layer to an otherwise exposed architectural detail. If applied by professionals like Orange County Hand-Painted Sign Artist Alex Kurakake of Smart Alex Signs and left undisturbed, the exterior 23K gold leaf gilding can last for more than 30 years.
Applying gold leaf in windows for your hand-painted signages are becoming more trendy nowadays due to its elegant and sophisticated details and most especially, it is an effective marketing tool to catch the attention of every passersby in the are.
Gold leaf is as traditional as it gets, and it’s still as popular as ever. While the thought of having your business name written in either 23K or 24-carat gold may seem opulent to some, there are indeed various advantages it can bring to your company. One of which is it will last a lifetime without fading or tarnishing; it’s classy and guaranteed to get you noticed. Gilded lettering is the top of the range and is used extensively by quality brands and organizations throughout the world.
With Smart Alex Hand-Painted Signs, before we begin working with the gold leaf to be applied on your windows or glass surfaces, we first apply the adhesive size to the area. Adhesive size is a special glue that is used when working with gold leaf and other metal leaves or foil. After applying it to the thin layer over your glass surface, we then use a paintbrush to cover any areas of the glass where we plan to apply the gold leafing.
Gold provides a reflective surface that can help lower cooling costs when applied to outdoor roofs or even windows, and it offers a warm glow when applied on indoors.
Every business needs effective ways to reach potential customers and build brand recognition. Hiring professional hand-painted sign artists like Alex Kurakake of Smart Alex Signs to create custom hand-painted signs for your Orange County business is a great way to accomplish these goals. Smart Alex Signs have the expertise and experience to create eye-catching, high-quality hand-painted signs that will draw attention to your business.
Today, gilding is used in many ways, it even applied in some Orange County storefront businesses and Smart Alex Signs is the trusted and go-to gold leaf gilding hand-painted sign company over the years. We have serviced different institutions, markets, organizations, stores, and many more all around Orange County and Los Angeles, Southern California.
Investing in gold leaf hand-painted sign artists in Los Angeles is a smart way to get the most out of your signage and ensure that it looks great and stands out from the competition.
The gold leaf used in gilding is gold that is hammered or cut into very thin sheets, thinner than standard paper and semi-transparent when held to the light. At Smart Alex Signs, we always use gold leaves that are manufactured in a wide range of karats (kt) and can be modified with silver and copper for different colors and architectural themes. One of the greatest benefits of gold leaf aside from making your signage more versatile and eye-catching is that it also provides a protective barrier that extends the service life of the product it is applied to, and it does not tarnish.
ABOUT THE CLIENT
Toshiyuki J. Okuda, D.D.S - Dental Clinic in Torrance, CA
Toshiyuki J. Okuda and Kenneth Okuda's goal is to provide quality dental care while making sure each client feels healthy, comfortable, and confident of themselves. As dentists in Orange County, they are passionate about providing lifetime care focused on prevention, education, and treatment tailored to each individual. They are honored to be your partner in helping customers achieve and maintain a healthy smile.
WHY CHOOSE SMART ALEX SIGNS - ORANGE COUNTY
Traditional signwriting is a highly demanding skill that is resurfacing into modern day business branding and advertisement because it is permanent, easy to touch up and makes a real statement for your business brand. It’s also a classic and stylish way to give your business or home a real feeling of individuality and character.
Hand-painted lettering and decoration suits many applications where modern, computer-generated lettering and graphics are not appropriate. The painted graphics are fantastic for outside of buildings and internal office walls or feature walls in homes. For business, nothing can connect you with customers like a unique design of hand painted signs from Alex Kurakake of Smart Alex Signs.
When you hire Orange County Professional Hand-Painted Sign Artist Alex Kurakake of Smart Alex Signs, you can expect a wide range of benefits that will bring in to your business. Alex Kurakake is known in creating eye-catching hand-painted signages using his unique and versatile style in hand-lettering that will increase your company's brand recognition, drive foot traffic to your business, and improve your overall sales.
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