April 2016 – AMCI

The octagonal frame is almost done. #22k #goldleaf with white lip. #framing #customframing #cjframes #frame #art #museum #design #interiors #madeinusa #pictureframes #museumframing #woodworking #decor #interiordesign #artisan #crafts #picoftheday #instaart #instadesign #instadecor #gilding #handgilded #gold #watergilding

Working on this #handcarved beauty. #framing #customframing #cjframes #frame #art #museum #design #interiors #madeinusa #pictureframes #museumframing #woodworking #decor #interiordesign #artisan #crafts #picoftheday #instaart #instadesign #instadecor #woodcarving

Production pictures of our massive 8 inch wide #handcarved Spanish style frame. The original 5 inch version is one we make very often. This 8 inch version is usually for very big paintings. I know a few are hanging in…

Variations we’ve come up with over the years for a 16th century classic. #handcarved #Gothic #pictureframe in #22k yellow gold and #12k white gold. #gothicstyle #woodcarving

The story behind frames is often fascinating. This #Gothic style frame started as a picture taken in the 1960’s by Mario Broeders who owned a company called Frames For Collectors. My father Camilo Gonzalez worked for Mario and created frames…

The #gilding work is done on our octagonal frame. #22k #goldleaf #watergilding #pictureframe

China Trade frames. #handcarved #goldleaf

Octagonal #pictureframe with #gesso. Ready for the next step.

Full view of the finished frame fitted with a beautiful portrait.

A corner view of the finished frame.