Missing the sea? The sound of the ocean? The salty smell and the feeling of riding the waves? Well, we understand your feeling. You’re itching to surf. How about having a gold surfboard made with gold leaf sheets? Creating a gold-leafed surfboard is possible, but it requires specialist gilding techniques and heavy protective sealing to survive saltwater and abrasion; many creators make these boards as display pieces rather than daily-use surfboards. You can be the talk of the beach for years to come if you have this surfboard.
Gold leaf comes in packs of square sheets. While the cost to purchase gold leaf can vary, it probably isn’t quite as expensive as you may think. This is especially true when you consider that genuine gold leaf sheets are made from real gold; note that imitation metal leaf (aluminum/bronze) products are also sold and are not real gold. Prices vary by purity, sheet size and vendor — 25-sheet books of genuine gold leaf can be found from under $20 for some 22–23kt offerings to $40+ for premium/edible or branded 23.75–24kt books. Check vendor specs and karat before buying. The specific price can vary by manufacturer or retailer and will also depend on the purity level of the gold. 24-karat gold leaf sheets, the purest option, will be more expensive than 18-karat gold leaf sheets, for example.
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With that, check out Surfboards UK Ltd., as they will be giving away this 23.75K gold and Aerospec carbon fiber surfboard by participating in their fundraising event for NHS frontliners. For as little as £5, 100% of the proceeds will go to NHS charities, equipment like PPE for the nurses, and help towards the NHS.
