This is a 22k Gold Sgraffito frame. A template was made for the corner designs and the panels feature burnished and matte squares with punch work. The corners and the squares are burnished so that they contrast with the rest…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dj56HW72M?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] This is an Italian style sgraffito frame. The sgraffito technique used here was common in Italy during the 16th century. The frame is water gilded in 22k gold leaf. On the panel the frame is only leafed in…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhh3jn14rT0?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] This video shows the steps in the framing process after the carpentry work and hand carving have been completed. The frame is an American Impressionist style frame, C&J #C790. We have built up the rabbet depth in order…