Sinopia Classic French Yellow Clay Bole is a premium, finely milled Kaolin clay prepared according to traditional French gilding recipes. This soft yellow tone provides a luminous, subtly warm base for gold leaf, commonly seen in 17th–18th century European decorative arts. Perfect for historical restoration, iconography, and fine art gilding where authenticity and tone are paramount.
Features
- Classic Yellow Tone: Soft, golden yellow hue that enhances the brightness and warmth of gold leaf.
- Traditional Formula: Crafted from high-quality Kaolin clay and based on historic French gilding practices.
- Polishable Surface: Provides a smooth, refined base for consistent leaf application and elegant burnishing.
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.
