This hand carved wooden statue of the Hindu God Hanuman was painted with gold metallics and matte finish Japan Colors. Here is a video short explaining the project:
Gold Leaf: Wooden Buddha
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This wooden carved Buddha from Sri Lanka received a specialty distressed finish gold leaf to provide an antiqued appearance. The leaf used was imitation gold leaf composed of copper and zinc then finished with a light antiquing glaze to seal in the leaf.