A 2-Part Masterclass for Preparing

Clay Bole

For Traditional Water Gilding

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Although this particular class has ended the Masterclass Recording is still available and remains viewable with Registration for 1 Year. Sign up to receive the links to watch this full class series!

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Getting brush marks in your clay that are affecting the look of your gilding? Still unsure about the right consistency before the glue is added? Then read on!

Clay Bole, the silky smooth clay comprised of aluminum silicate and iron oxide and applied to the surface of the gilder’s gesso plays an integral role in traditional water gilding, from providing a cushion to the underlying hard gesso to offering a sympathetic color to the extraordinarily thin gold leaf used.

The proper preparation of the clay is very important in how the final gilding appears. Too thick and unsightly brush marks will appear under the gold; over-polishing the surface can result in poor adhesion between the bole and the gold.

Join us for this special two-part Masterclass as we take an in-depth look at preparing the 10% glue binder, re-hydrating the clay bole for the proper consistency, combining and straining the ingredients of glue, water, and clay, and properly applying the clay bole to a flat panel and picture frame corner to achieve the slow and proper buildup of layers needed for beautiful water gilding.

Whether you’re currently studying the art of Water Gilding, an experienced Gilder, or returning to the art, this special Masterclass on Clay Bole will serve as an important Refresher in developing the right touch for working with this very important aspect of traditional water gilding. ~

All Online classes are Live and Recorded with recordings remaining viewable for six months. A Materials List will be available Upon Registration.