Gilded Interior, Painted Exterior We framed a photo of The Rolling Stones in a custom “Bishop’s Hat” frame. It’s called a Bishop’s Hat because of the pointed top. The interior of the frame is moon gold with red clay and a medium rubbing to allow the clay color to come through. The outside of the…
Framing Tapestries We framed the above Scottish silk tapestry for a client and we are thrilled with the results. The piece itself is fragile and has suffered some damages throughout, given its age and delicacy. Framing the piece is the first step in its preservation. We chose a walnut burl ogee frame with an antiqued…
Framing Black & White Photographs Black and white will always have a place in the world of photography. Because they are so monochromatic there are not as many options when it’s time to choose a frame. For this client, who collects vintage photographs of famous rock and roll bands, we keep it simple with a…
Italian Sgraffito Frames Sgraffito: (Italian) scratched away Sgraffito is used to refer to any technique where a surface is scratched to reveal what’s underneath. Ceramics artists may recognize it as a surface decoration technique. In framing, it dates back to the Renaissance. This technique is still used today in the framing industry, and we here…
Linen Liners Decorative. Functional. We like the way Linen Liners offers a subtle architectural element for your artwork and a practical alternative to matting. Historically used with oil paintings, the liner fits between your artwork and the frame. Ultimately, a clever border on any artwork. Available with both bright white and natural linen and a…