Bole is a specific type of clay used as a base for gold leaf in the water gilding technique. It is applied to the surface to be gilded which has previously been prepared with gesso. Bole allows the leaf to adhere to the surface over time and helps achieve a brighter finish to the gold in the burnishing phase.
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Powder gypsum for the preparation of base materials for gouache gilding (priming).
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Clay powder to be rehydrated, used as a clay-based ground preparation for water-gilding on wooden supports already treated with gesso (ammanitura).
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Clay-based paste base, formulated for water gilding on wooden supports prepared with gesso. It creates a uniform, compact, and polishable intermediate layer that improves metal leaf adhesion, enhances burnishing, and adds chromatic depth and warmth to the applied metal. Its mineral composition and controlled granulometry ensure smooth, compact surfaces, ideal for high-quality decorative finishes.
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