gesso and whiting for furniture and gilding
gesso powder for traditional water gilding

Gesso - Whiting

Traditional Clay and Gesso for water gilding - For traditional water gilding & Gesso production

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Gesso Powder The Finest Florence Rouge (whiting) from Vermont sold in 1, 5, 10, 20, and 55 pound packages for the making of Gesso. Powder. Mix with Hide Glue to create gesso for Traditional Water Gilding and more.

To learn more about gesso and how to make gesso visit our knowledge center feature How to prepare gesso.


CARB3/1 $ 15.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 1 lb
Dry Gesso
CARB3/5 $ 40.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 5 lbs.
Dry Gesso
CARB3/10 $ 65.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 10 lbs.
Dry Gesso
CARB3/20 $ 90.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 20 lbs.
Dry Gesso
CARB3/50 $ 160.00
Florence Rouge Whiting - Gesso powder - 50 lbs
Dry Gesso
Kolner insta clay bole for gilding
Kolner instaclay

BOLE - Kolner Insta-Clay

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A single process base for water gilding, Insta-Clay eliminates the need for glue, gesso and bole. Developed by Kölner-GlanzGold-Grund to meet the demands of the commercial producer of gilded objects, Insta-Clay is used to prepare moldings and other items for gilding. This new process replaces the complex and labor intensive steps associated with traditional water gilding.

Insta-Clay is a cost effective sprayable, water soluble acrylic resin with pigments, producing excellent results on a wide range of gilding projects. The high solids content guarantees excellent coverage when applied with a low pressure sprayer. Gold and Silver leaf are applied using standard techniques of water gilding. The COLNASIZE CONCENTRATE (see below) makes the appropriate gilder's liquor for water gilding over Insta-Clay.

View color chart.


Red Insta-Clay

ICR/Q $ 44.00
Kolner Red Insta-Clay - 1 Quart
Red Insta-Clay
ICR/GAL $ 157.00
Kolner Red Insta-Clay - 1 Gallon
Red Insta-Clay
ICR/5GAL
Kolner Red Insta-Clay - 5 Gallon
Red Insta-Clay Contact Us to order

Ochre Insta-Clay

ICO/Q $ 44.00
Kolner Ochre Insta-Clay - 1 Quart
Ochre Insta-Clay
ICO/GAL $ 157.00
Kolner Ochre Insta-Clay - 1 Gallon
Ochre Insta-Clay
ICO/5GAL $ 445.00
Kolner Ochre Insta-Clay - 5 Gallon
Ochre Insta-Clay Contact Us to order

Black Insta-Clay

ICS/Q $ 44.00
Kolner Black Insta-Clay - 1 Quart
Black Insta-Clay
ICS/GAL $ 157.00
Kolner Black Insta-Clay - 1 Gallon
Black Insta-Clay
ICR/5GAL $ 445.00
Kolner Black Insta-Clay - 5 Gallon
Black Insta-Clay Contact Us to order
Kolner colnasize adhesive for clay bole
Kolner colnasize adhesive

Colnasize Concentrate

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COLNASIZE CONCENTRATE makes the appropriate gilder's liquor for water gilding over Insta-Clay.

An easily prepared size/adhesive for the adhesion of gold and Silver leaf to KÖLNER Insta-Clay and BURNISHING CLAYS. Dissolve one measured teaspoon in two cups of lukewarm tap water to make gilder's liquor.


Adhesive for KÖLNER Insta-Clay

COL/2 $ 17.00
COLNASIZE CONCENTRATE - 2.25oz bottle
Colnasize - adhesive for clay
Kolner burnishing bole for gilding

BOLE Kolner Burnishing Clay

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The Kolner Burnishing Clays are made from the finest English clays and are used at room temperature. Unlike traditional clays (bole), they are pre-mixed and there is no need to add glue or adhesives. Several layers are applied in the same manner as gesso and traditional clays. Colors can be mixed with each other to create additional shaded. Available in five colors in 500ml and 1 liter jars. A liter will cover approximately 120 Square feet (Based on one layer application). The Colnasize Concentrate makes the appropriate gilder's liquor for water gilding over Kolner burnishing Clay. *Kolner Burnishing Clays are pre-mixed with glue*


Red Burnishing-Clay

KBB/100 $ 20.50
Kolner Clay, Traditional Red, 100 ml
100ml
KBB/500 $ 88.00
Kolner Clay, Traditional Red, 500 ml
500ml
KBB/L $ 136.00
Kolner Clay, Traditional Red, 1 Liter
1 liter

Yellow-Ochre Burnishing-Clay

KBO/100 $ 20.50
Kolner Clay, Yellow-Ochre, 100 ml
100ml
KBO/500 $ 88.00
Kolner Clay, Yellow-Ochre, 500 ml
500ml
KBO/L $ 136.00
Kolner Clay, Yellow-Ochre, 1 Liter
1 liter

White Burnishing-Clay

KBC/100 $ 20.50
Kolner Clay, White, 100 ml
100ml
KBC/500 $ 88.00
Kolner Clay, White, 500 ml
500ml
KBC/L $ 136.00
Kolner Clay, White, 1 Liter
1 liter

Black Burnishing-Clay

KBS/100 $ 20.50
Kolner Clay, Black, 100 ml
100ml
KBS/500 $ 88.00
Kolner Clay, Black, 500 ml
500ml
KBS/L $ 136.00
Kolner Clay, Black, 1 Liter
1 liter

Blue Burnishing-Clay

KBE/500 $ 88.00
Kolner Clay, Blue, 500 ml
500ml
Selhamin Burnishing Clay
Selhamin Burnishing Clay for gold and Silver

BOLE - Selhamin Burnishing Clay

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Burnishing Clay SELHAMIN CLAY - POLIMENT made in Germany. Selhamin burnishing clays are available in both the dry cone and premixed forms. The dry cone clay is packaged in the three listed sizes. The premixed is only available in the one kilogram sizes. View color chart.


Latium Blue Selhamin Clay

3365P/K $ 435.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - Latium Blue - 1 Kg Wet
Latium Blue - 1k
3365D/K $ 410.00
Clay Selhamin Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Latium Blue - 1k
3365D/5K $ 2,030.00
Clay Selhamin Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Latium Blue - 5k

Red Selhamin Clay

3355P/K $ 205.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - Red - 1 Kg Wet
Red - 1k
3355D/K $ 375.00
Clay Selhamin Red, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Red - 1k
3355D/5K $ 1,585.00
Clay Selhamin Red, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Red - 5k

Yellow Selhamin Clay

3360P/K $ 240.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - Yellow - 1 Kg Wet
Yellow - 1k
3360D/K $ 375.00
Clay Selhamin Yellow, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Yellow - 1k
3360D/5K $ 1,585.00
Clay Selhamin Yellow, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Yellow - 5k

Black Selhamin Clay

3370P/K $ 205.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - Black - 1 Kg Wet
Black - 1k
3370D/K $ 375.00
Clay Selhamin Black, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Black - 1k
3370D/5K $ 1,585.00
Clay Selhamin Black, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Black - 5k

Grey Selhamin Clay

3375P/K $ 205.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - Grey - 1 Kg Wet
Grey - 1k
3375D/K $ 375.00
Clay Selhamin Grey, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Grey - 1k
3375D/5K $ 1,585.00
Clay Selhamin Grey, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Grey - 5k

White Selhamin Clay

3380P/K $ 205.00
Selhamin Premixed Clay - White - 1 Kg Wet
White - 1k
3380D/K $ 375.00
Clay Selhamin White, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
White - 1k
3380D/5K $ 1,585.00
Clay Selhamin White, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
White - 5k

Amalfi Blue Selhamin Clay

3390D/K $ 410.00
Clay Selhamin Amalfi Blue, Dry Cone, 1kg Dry
Amalfi Blue - 1k
3390D/5K $ 2,030.00
Clay Selhamin Amalfi Blue, Dry Cone, 5kg Dry
Amalfi Blue - 1k

Product Description

Burnishing Clay LeFranc Traditional BOLE - LeFranc burnishing clay (French) creates an exception gilding surface for mall Traditional Water Gilding applications. LeFranc Burnishing Clay is available in three traditional colors, premixed with water in 750ml jars. All of these burnishing clays must be mixed with rabbit skin or hide glue before applying. View color chart.

Kolner Insta Clay. A single process base for water gilding, Insta-Clay eliminates the need for glue, gesso and bole. Developed by Kölner-GlanzGold-Grund to meet the demands of the commercial producer of gilded objects, Insta-Clay is used to prepare moldings and other items for gilding. This new process replaces the complex and labor intensive steps associated with traditional water gilding.

Insta-Clay is a cost effective sprayable, water soluble acrylic resin with pigments, producing excellent results on a wide range of gilding projects. The high solids content guarantees excellent coverage whenapplied with a low pressure sprayer. Gold and Silver leaf are applied using standard techniques of water gilding. The COLNASIZE CONCENTRATE makes the appropriate gilder's liquor for water gilding over Insta-Clay.

Kolner Burnishing Clay. The Kolner Burnishing Clays are made from the finest English clays and are used at room temperature. Unlike traditional clays (bole), they are pre-mixed and there is no need to add glue or adhesives. Several layers are applied in the same manner as gesso and traditional clays. Colors can be mixed with each other to create additional shaded. Available in five colors in 500ml and 1 liter jars. A liter will cover approximately 120 Square feet (Based on one layer application). The Colnasize Concentrate makes the appropriate gilder's liquor for water gilding over Kolner burnishing Clay. *Kolner Burnishing Clays are pre-mixed with glue*

SELHAMIN CLAY - POLIMENT Burnishing Clay made in Germany. Selhamin burnishing clays are available in both the dry cone and premixed forms. The dry cone clay is packaged in the three listed sizes. The premixed is only available in the one kilogram sizes. View color chart.

This product is available to ship immediately. All our clay bole products are shipped fully insured via UPS.

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