Agate Stone Burnishers
Professional Burnishers for a Brilliant Mirror Finish
Why Choose Our Agate Burnishers?
Flawless Mirror Shine: Achieve the iconic high-gloss finish of Traditional Water Gilding with ease. Our agate and hematite burnishers compress the clay bole perfectly to reflect light like glass.
Made to Last: Crafted from premium materials, each burnisher is built for durability and lifetime performance, even with regular use.
Explore Our Selection
At GildedPlanet, we offer the largest collection of agate burnishers available online. With dozens of unique profiles—including rare and specialty shapes—you'll find the ideal tool for any gilding application. Each piece features a polished wood handle and metal ferrule for control and balance. Need something specific? We also accept custom agate orders tailored to your exact specifications.
Key Features
Extensive Variety: From classic to custom profiles, our range ensures the perfect match for your technique and surface.
Precision Craftsmanship: Every burnisher is meticulously polished and mounted for professional results.
MA Series
MA Series Agate burnisher. Great for frames and ornmental objects. Made in Italy.
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MA 12
Agate burnisher With wooden handles.
| MA12
$ 83.00 Flat Agate - Wood Handle |
MA12 Agate Burnisher |
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MA 13
Agate burnisher The Dog's Tooth Shape #MA13 for general burnishing
| MA13
$ 71.00 Dog's tooth - Hounds tooth - Wood Handle |
MA13 Agate Burnisher |
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MA 19
Agate burnisher The Dog's Tooth Shape #MA19 for general burnishing
| MA19
$ 77.00 Dog's tooth - Hounds tooth - Wood Handle |
MA19 Agate Burnisher |
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MA 24
Agate burnisher With wooden handles.
| MA24
$ 76.00 MA24 Agate Burnisher - Wood Handle |
MA24 Agate Burnisher |
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MA 42
Agate burnisher The Pointed #MA42 for Creating Incised Lines on water gilded panels
| MA42
$ 70.00 MA42 Agate Burnisher - Wood Handle |
MA42 Agate Burnisher |
DR Series
Highest quality polished agate burnishing tools. Made in Germany.
| Item | Shape | Name | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR2 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR2 - ROUND - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $43.00 | |
| DR3 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR3 - FLAT - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $40.00 | |
| DR4 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR4 - FLAT - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $38.00 | |
| DR8 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR8 - FLAT - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $48.00 | |
| DR14 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR14 - FLAT - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $42.00 | |
| DR14/A | |
Agate Burnisher DR14 - LIP STICK - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $43.00 | |
| DR26 |  |
Agate Burnisher DR26 - FLAT - Wood base with polished agate stone. Made in Germany. | $49.00 |
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Silicium Burnisher
LIPSTICK burnisher. Ideal for illumination and lettering.
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Silicium. With wooden handles.
| SB/1
$ 62.00 SB/1 Silicium Burnisher - Wood Handle - German |
Silcium Burnisher |
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Hematite Burnisher
LIPSTICK burnisher. Ideal for illumination and lettering.
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Hematite. With wooden handles.
| DRH
$ 155.00 Hematite Burnisher - Wood Handle - German |
Hematite Burnisher |
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Agate Burnishers
FR Series
German
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Agate stone. With wooden handles.
| FR 224
$ 64.00 FR 224 Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| FR 256
$ 52.00 FR 256 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| FR 271
$ 72.00 FR 271- Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| FR 286
$ 60.00 FR 286 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher |
Agate Burnishers
IT Series - Made in Italy
IT 1
Agate burnisher Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian
| IT1
$ 70.00 Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian |
Agate Burnisher |
IT 2
Agate burnisher Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian
| IT2
$ 77.00 Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian |
Agate Burnisher |
IT 3
Agate burnisher Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian
| IT3
$ 77.00 Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian |
Agate Burnisher |
IT 15
Agate burnisher IT15 - Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian
| IT15
$ 71.00 Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian |
Agate Burnisher |
IT 17
Agate burnisher IT17 - Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian
| IT17
$ 84.00 IT17 - Flat Agate stone - Wood Handle - Italian |
IT17 Agate Burnisher |
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Agate Burnishers
SL Series
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Agate stone. With wooden handles.
| SL21
$ 44.00 SL-21 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| SL22
$ 47.00 SL-21 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| SL23
$ 37.00 SL-21 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher | |
| SL25
$ 39.00 SL-21 Agate stone - Wood Handle - German |
Agate Burnisher |
Product Description
Agate Stone Burnishers for Traditional Water Gilding
Agate and hematite burnishers are essential tools for achieving the brilliant mirror finish characteristic of Traditional Water Gilding. Through the process of burnishing—firmly rubbing the gold leaf—the clay bole beneath is compressed, producing a luminous, glass-like surface.
Agate Burnishers: Crafted from the finest agate stone and expertly polished, our burnishers provide an ultra-smooth surface ideal for professional gilding. Each stone is securely set into a polished wooden handle for comfort and control. Trusted by gilders worldwide, agate is the premier material for burnishing gold and silver leaf. With proper care, an agate burnisher can last a lifetime.
This product is available to ship immediately. All our burnishers are shipped fully insured via UPS.
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