Rabbit skin glue coarse powder creates a strong bond between gold leaf and gesso layers. To make a good mixture of rabbit skin glue, follow these instructions:
- Add 100g of rabbit skin glue to 1 litre of water and soak overnight.
- The following day, put in a double boiler and heat slowly until all the particles are dissolved.
- Do not overheat; about 50 degrees is the best temperature.
- Once all the air bubbles have disappeared, the mixture cools down and is ready to be used.
- After use, put the remaining mixture in a refrigerator to keep it longer; do not use it after seven days.
- Bone Glue can also be mixed and stirred in cold water to macerate. After complete maceration (approx. 1-2 hours), the glue must be dissolved in a water bath at appr. 60°C.
We also stock Rabbit Skin Glue in a liquid form ready to use.
About Rabbit Skin Glue:
Rabbit Skin Glue is made from shreds of skin, residues from the production of rabbitskins. It is more elastic than other skin glues but has less adhesive strength. This is no disadvantage for priming and gilding techniques.