Selhamin Clay

Selhamin Burnishing Clay (Poliment) is a traditional gilding clay made in Germany, developed for use in classic water gilding techniques. Also known as bole, this clay is an essential component in achieving a true burnished finish with gold or silver leaf. Applied in multiple thin layers over a properly prepared gesso ground, Selhamin clay creates the smooth, absorbent surface necessary for polishing and burnishing to a high, mirror-like gloss.

Selhamin burnishing clay is available in both traditional dry cone and convenient premixed paste forms. The dry cone format follows historic preparation methods, requiring the clay to be crushed, mixed with water into a slurry, screened, and then combined with a binder such as rabbit skin glue. For ease of use, the premixed version eliminates these initial steps, offering a ready-to-use paste while maintaining the performance and characteristics of traditional bole.

Offered in a range of classic oxide and earth tones, Selhamin clays are designed to complement various shades and alloys of gold and silver leaf. These underlying colors subtly influence the final appearance of the gilded surface, enhancing warmth and depth. Specially formulated options, such as Selhamin blue clay, are designed to minimize the risk of discoloration when working with silver leaf, ensuring a clean and stable finish.

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Dry Clay, Selhamin, Amalfi Blue Dry Cone, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - AMALFI BLUE DRY CONE 1kg GER REF: 3390D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Amalfi Blue Dry Cone, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN - AMALFI BLUE DRY CONE 5kg GER REF: 3390D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Black, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - BLACK, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3370D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Grey, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - GREY, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3375D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Grey, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN - GREY, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER REF: 3375D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - LATIUM BLUE DRY CONE 1kg GER REF: 3365D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN - LATIUM BLUE DRY CONE, 5kg GER REF: 3365D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Red, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - RED, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3355D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Red, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN - RED, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER REF: 3355D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, White, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN - WHITE, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3380D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, White, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN - WHITE, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER REF: 3380D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Yellow, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg DRY - SELHAMIN- YELLOW, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3360D-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Yellow, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg DRY - SELHAMIN- YELLOW, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER REF: 3360D-5K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

WET - SELHAMIN - RED, PREMIXED Poliment 1kg GER Wet - Selhamin - Red, Premixed Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3355P-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

WET - SELHAMIN - YELLOW, PREMIXED Poliment 1kg GER Wet - Selhamin - Yellow,Premixed Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3360P-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Wet Selhamin Premixed Clay, White Wet - Selhamin - White, Premixed Poliment 1kg GER REF: 3380P-K       1 Kilogram       Made in Germany Add to Quote Basket

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Amalfi Blue Dry Cone, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - AMALFI BLUE DRY CONE 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Amalfi Blue Dry Cone, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - AMALFI BLUE DRY CONE 5kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Black, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - BLACK, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Grey, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - GREY, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Grey, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - GREY, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - LATIUM BLUE DRY CONE 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Latium Blue, Dry Cone, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - LATIUM BLUE DRY CONE, 5kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Red, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - RED, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Red, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - RED, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, White, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - WHITE, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, White, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN - WHITE, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Yellow, Dry Cone Poliment, 1kg
DRY - SELHAMIN- YELLOW, DRY CONE Poliment 1kg GER

Dry Clay, Selhamin, Yellow, Dry Cone Poliment, 5kg
DRY - SELHAMIN- YELLOW, DRY CONE Poliment 5kg GER

WET - SELHAMIN - RED, PREMIXED Poliment 1kg GER
Wet - Selhamin - Red, Premixed Poliment 1kg GER

WET - SELHAMIN - YELLOW, PREMIXED Poliment 1kg GER
Wet - Selhamin - Yellow,Premixed Poliment 1kg GER

Wet Selhamin Premixed Clay, White
Wet - Selhamin - White, Premixed Poliment 1kg GER