Manetti : Powder Bole

Manetti Powder Bole is clay powder to be rehydrated, used as a clay-based ground preparation for water-gilding on wooden supports already treated with gesso.

Composition
Clay and pigments powder mixture.

Method of use
Clay powder to be mixed with water (2 parts water to 3 parts bole) for preparing a clay-based ground to be used in water gilding on wooden supports primed with gesso. After the first mixing, wait 30-45 minutes, then mix again: the mixture will be ready for use with a binding agent, such as a common bole paste.

Yield
13-20 m2/kg.

Storage
Store in a cool, dry place, sealed in its container and away from direct sources of light and heat.
The suitable environment should have temperatures between 15 and 25 °C and a relative humidity not exceeding 50%.

Additional information

The dilution ratio, application method, and application rate can significantly affect workability times. Determine the most appropriate application methods experimentally, based on the substrates and the desired result.