Sinopia Classic French Red Clay Bole is a premium, finely milled Kaolin clay formulated for traditional water gilding under gold leaf. This warm, earthy red tone is based on historic French recipes and has been used for centuries to create rich, luminous gold finishes. Ideal for frame making, icon painting, and traditional decorative gilding.
Features
- Historic French Red Tone: Deep, warm red clay that intensifies the glow and richness of gold leaf.
- Traditional Formula: Made from high-quality Kaolin clay and based on time-honored European gilding techniques.
- Polishable Surface: Smooths and burnishes beautifully to create a flawless base for gilding.
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.
