Divolo Rabbit Tail

A natural adhesive of animal origin, traditionally used in conservation, gilding, and preparation of artistic supports. Its flake form facilitates dosage and controlled dissolution.

Main benefits

• Excellent adhesive and hardening power.
• Natural, reversible and biodegradable product.
• High elasticity, ideal for stucco, primers and gilding.
• Safe to handle: it does not irritate the skin and is not toxic.
• Easily dissolving flakes that guarantee a homogeneous preparation.

Uses and applications

Flaky rabbit tail is an essential material in:

• Restoration of paintings, wood and historical furniture.
• Water gilding with metallic leaf and traditional techniques.
• Preparation of primers in tempera, oil and mixed media. Hardening of scagliola and faux architectural marbles.
• Cabinetmaking and artistic carpentry work.

Technical specifications

• Origin: natural collagen extracted from rabbit skins.
• Appearance: solid scales of light amber color.
• Solubility: It hydrates in cold water and dissolves in a water bath (without boiling).
• Reversibility: sensitive to humidity, compatible with restoration processes.

Available formats

• 125 ml
• 750 ml