This quality gold metallic leafing pen provides a finish with an outstanding appearance that resembles real gold plating. This pen can be used on a wide variety of surfaces. Metallic paints are usually not safe for craft foam or florals, but this product can safely be used on both, as well as wood, metal, plastic, papier mache, glass, plaster, ceramic, fabric, paper and wicker. The paint is dry to the touch in 15 minutes and fully dry in 2 hours or less. The gilded material has a very high reflective appearance and each pen can cover an area of 1-3 square feet. Each pen is equipped with a chisel shaped tip that can provide either a thin or thick line. The finish is acid free and archival safe. This easy-to-use gilding pen is ideal for calligraphy, scrapbooking, picture frames or for accenting just about any project.