Athenaeum IOD Foil Transfer | 8 Pages | 8” x 12” | Gold & Silver

Athenaeum is inspired by vintage book covers and interior pages, including The Bird by Jules Michelet and a Pride and Prejudice cover by Jane Austen. Rooted in the idea of an athenaeum—a place devoted to learning, culture, and the quiet exchange of ideas—this collection evokes the romance of old libraries, well-loved pages, and stories passed from hand to hand.

It brings together complete compositions, typography, florals, frames, and decorative elements drawn from antique book design. Spine elements are designed to pair with the Bookish Mould, making it easy to create detailed book stacks and literary accents. Frames, borders, and corners are thoughtfully nested throughout for versatility, making this set ideal for book-themed projects and library-inspired décor.

If you are familiar with traditional IOD Transfers, they apply similarly but may take a bit more patience in areas of fine detail. Take your time and don’t press any harder than you usually would, as this can hinder the release rather than help.

Surfaces:

IOD Gilded transfers can be applied to many surfaces, depending on how they are prepared. For the best adhesion, we recommend sealing painted or porous surfaces with a satin or semi-gloss sealer and allowing it to dry thoroughly prior to applying your Gilded Transfer.

Sealing:

Once applied, we highly recommend sealing with two topcoats of a water based sealer. This will enhance the durability of your project. The final sheen can be toned (more or less shimmer) depending on which protective top coat you use.

Additional Helpful Tip from IOD:

To preserve the most shimmer, we have found that Modern Masters Metallic Paint Collection Master Clear in Satin seems to do a good job for maximum reflectiveness. In our tests, two coats works best to eliminate any streaking.

8 Sheets Dimensions 8" x 12"

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