Specialty Brushes

For applying and cleaning genuine and metal leaf surfaces.

Highest quality Squirrel mops, goat and Ox hair brushes.

Ideal for applying gilding size, paints, varnishes, shellac and lacquers. Specialty brushes for lettering, sign making, pinstripping, stippling and Stencilling.

A complete line of the highest quality brushes for burnishing clay Bole, stenciling, pouncing and artist brushes. These brushes are made from a wide range of high quality natural hairs.

Stencil Brush, Round China Bristle. #432

Bole Polish Brush. #408

Sable Artist Brush. #530

Stencil Brush 432

Stencil Brush 432 Stencil brushes are special brushes with short firm bristles. When used properly they distribute a thin and even layer of paint. This reduces the chance of getting paint under the edge of the stencil. Made in Germany

432/10 $ 11.50 Stencil Brush, 19mm, # 1, Round China Bristle	3/4 in
432/14 $ 16.00 Stencil Brush, 25mm, # 14, Round China Bristle	1 in
432/20 $ 24.50 Stencil Brush, 35mm, # 20, Round China Bristle	1 1/ 3in

Bole Polish Brush 408 - White Bristle

Essential for a Flawless Gilded Finish

The #408 White Bristle Bole Polish Brush is a specialized tool designed for one key purpose: preparing the gilder’s clay (bole) to perfection before laying gold leaf. Made in Germany with precision craftsmanship, this brush features short, densely packed natural bristles that deliver the firm, controlled pressure needed to polish the bole to a smooth, luminous surface.

Proper bole preparation is critical to achieving a flawless, high-burnish finish in traditional water gilding. This brush is the professional's choice for working the bole surface—gently compressing and smoothing the clay to ensure a strong bond and radiant reflection when the gold leaf is applied and burnished.

Key Features:

- Firm white natural bristles ideal for polishing clay surfaces

- Short, tightly set bristles provide excellent control and pressure

- Used after the clay has dried, just before gilding

- Helps eliminate micro-texture and surface dust

- Suitable for all colors of bole

- Made in Germany for exceptional quality and durability

- Available in multiple sizes for various project scales

Whether you're restoring an antique frame or creating a high-finish panel, the Bole Polish Brush #408 ensures your surface is properly prepared—giving your gold leaf the foundation it needs to truly shine.

Pro Tip: For best results, gently rub the dry bole surface with the brush in small circular motions before applying gold leaf. Clean with a dry cloth—no solvents needed.

Also see Horse Hair Cloths, for Bole polishing.

408/1/2 $ 7.00 White Bristle Bole polishing brushes. 1/2". Made in Germany.	1/2 in
408/1 $ 8.50 White Bristle Bole polishing brushes. 1inch. Made in Germany.	1 in
408/2 $ 9.75 White Bristle Bole polishing brushes. 2inch. Made in Germany.	2 in
408/3 $ 14.00 White Bristle Bole polishing brushes. 3inch. Made in Germany.	3 in
408/4 $ 21.50 White Bristle Bole polishing brushes. 4inch. Made in Germany.	4 in

Sable 530

Sable Brush #530 are are made of Pure Red Sable Hair. Detail Brush - Selected Kolinsky - Black Varnish Handle. Made in Germany.

Red Sable Hair

530/00 $ 11.00 Artist Brush, 0.9mm # 00, Kolinsky Sable	0.9mm
530/0 $ 9.00 Artist Brush, 1mm # 0, Kolinsky Sable	1mm
530/1 $ 10.00 Artist Brush, 1.25mm # 1, Kolinsky Sable	1.25mm
530/2 $ 13.00 Artist Brush, 1.75mm # 2, Kolinsky Sable	1.75mm
530/3 $ 15.50 Artist Brush, 2.2mm # 3, Kolinsky Sable	2.2mm
530/4 $ 19.00 Artist Brush, 2.75mm # 4, Kolinsky Sable	2.75mm

Quill 393 - Sable Pointed Quill

Quill Brush #393 Very pointed sable brush - are made in France. They have Raw Wood Handle. Available in various sizes. Quill Lettering Brushes for Hand Lettering Signs. Quill Lettering Brushes are best suited for working on smooth surfaces such as glass and metal.

393/8 $ 21.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 1.5mm #8	1.5mm
393/6 $ 25.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 2.8mm #6	2.8mm
393/4 $ 29.00 Pointed Sable Quill, 3.7mm #4	3.8mm
393/2 $ 38.50 Pointed Sable Quill, 4.5mm #2	4.5mm