Three Contempory Frame Samples
Posted: Mon 23 Nov, 2020 1:49 pm
Here are the three frame samples now finished.
Two of the samples have been given an ebonised Dutch black finish and the third treated to a traditional wood-finish effect. This latter finish creates the 'back-lit' effect as is seen on antique rosewood frames.
All the gilding has been water-laid and left matt so as to suit a more contemporary style of framing.
The finish on the gilding has been achieved by a light degree of 'distressing' and a coloured glaze painted over to tone back the brightness of the fresh gild.
Why am I showing this?
Because I want to to showcase my online gilding course.
This is where professional framers can learn to add many of the above effects to their current range of hand-finishes.
It may not be of any use for the normal day-to-day framing customer, but it is a valuable investment for anyone wanting to attract work from established artists and galleries.
Two of the samples have been given an ebonised Dutch black finish and the third treated to a traditional wood-finish effect. This latter finish creates the 'back-lit' effect as is seen on antique rosewood frames.
All the gilding has been water-laid and left matt so as to suit a more contemporary style of framing.
The finish on the gilding has been achieved by a light degree of 'distressing' and a coloured glaze painted over to tone back the brightness of the fresh gild.
Why am I showing this?
Because I want to to showcase my online gilding course.
This is where professional framers can learn to add many of the above effects to their current range of hand-finishes.
It may not be of any use for the normal day-to-day framing customer, but it is a valuable investment for anyone wanting to attract work from established artists and galleries.