Contemporary Gilding We recently framed this beautiful abstract print with a contemporary gilded frame. Firstly, we chose an antique white mat board to compliment the warmth of the art paper. We gave it about 3-4″ with a slight drop at the bottom for gravity. Then we chose a very simple profile, clean and elegant in…
White Gold Gilding Gilding is a process used for centuries. To prepare the frame for gilding, a foundation of gesso, then clay is applied. Gold comes in leafs which are bound together. Applying the leafs is a delicate process; each leaf is only a micron thick, causing the leaf to dissolve with just a touch of…
Corner Ornaments and Clay Rubs Corner ornaments and clay rubs are beautiful ways to add interest to framed artwork. For this piece, our client wanted a frame that spoke to the time period of the print without being ostentatious. We began by choosing a slim, white gold frame with a periwinkle blue clay rub underneath.…