Eight inch wide custom frame combing C&J frames C703 and C708. These pictures show it during the gesso, clay, and gilding stages. It will be finished in 22k gold leaf over a yellow and red bole.
[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…
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqTzL0B5MNc?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://safe.txmblr.com&wmode=opaque&w=250&h=141] 22k gold frame rubbed with steel wool. This is the first step of the finishing process. Gold is rubbed to reveal the bole and lap lines. The French finish has yellow clay with red highlights. This is how…