Sinopia Blue Gilding Clay Bole is a premium, finely milled Kaolin clay designed for traditional water gilding. The cool blue hue introduces a distinct undertone beneath silver, palladium, or white gold leaf, offering a crisp and contemporary finish. A unique choice for iconography, modern gilding, and artistic restoration work.
Features
- Cool Blue Tone: Enhances silver and pale metal leaf with subtle, contemporary undertones.
- Traditional Formula: Made from high-quality Kaolin clay, formulated for use with hide glue in classical gilding techniques.
- Polishable Surface: Burnishes to a smooth, refined finish for optimal leaf adhesion and clarity.
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.
