Gold Leaf Mini Canvas Abstract Art DIY Have you tried Gold Leaf before? It is instant glam and adds such a great shimmer to any project. When I was little I remember my mom had a high boy dresser with a mirror on top. It was 100% gold leafed. Yes, it was referred to as the "gold dresser". Awesome, right? Mini canvases are the way to start with gold leaf...it just takes a little bit! Products received from Plaid Crafts and Oriental Trading. ~ You will need: Colorful acrylic craft paint 4 inch canvas Paintbrushes Gold Leaf and gilding glue Begin by painting the mini canvases with touches of color. I did one with warm colors: red, yellow and orange. And one with cool colors: green and blue. They are painted very quickly and not overdone. Leave some brush strokes and even some white canvas showing. Don't over think. After the canvases dry, you will need your gold leaf gilding adhesive and gold leaf. Paint som...