Water Gilding

Powder gypsum for the preparation of base materials for gouache gilding (priming).

Glue in flakes of animal origin used as base element for the preparation of various gilding products including glue for the gouache technique.

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.

Clay base for water gilding on wooden supports suitably prepared with clay (priming). Recommended for use on prestigious objects.

The ready-made acrylic bolo is already prepared and ready to use, making it accessible even to beginners and hobbyists.

Clay base for gouache gilding on wooden supports suitably prepared with clay (priming).

It is indicated for control and precision during the bole burnishing phase. It is used after applying the last coat of bole, with delicate circular movement, so as to obtain an even more brilliant final gilding effect.

Clay base for water gilding on wooden supports suitably prepared with clay (priming).