Sinopia Clay Bole - Black

Sinopia Black Clay Bole is a premium, finely milled Kaolin clay designed specifically for traditional water gilding under silver leaf. Its rich black tone subtly emphasizes the cool undertones of silver, creating a refined and elegant finish. Perfect for fine art gilding, frame restoration, and decorative work where silver leaf is used.

Features

• Deep Black Color: Highlights the natural cool tones of silver leaf.
• Traditional Formula: Crafted from high-quality Kaolin clay, ideal for use with hide glue sizing.
• Smooth Finish: Polishes easily to create an even, flawless surface for silver leaf application.

Application Tips

As with all clays, the Sinopia Clay Bole will need to be mixed with a hide glue, such as rabbit-skin glue before applying to the piece.

Please note, the Sinopia Clay Bole is thick out of the bottle and will need generous thinning with water until it reaches the consistency of cream. It is not recommend to mix the Sinopia Clay Bole directly with natural glues without first thinning the clay with water.

For instructions on using the Sinopia Clay Bole, along with some suggested mixing ratios, please click here to see the technical datasheet.

Available Sizes

Offered in multiple quantities for both small and large projects.