Oct 9, 2020
(2/2) At last, the frame is prepped for gilding. The 9k gold leaf is applied to the frame using a gilder's tip, usually made out of sable or squirrel hair. For now, the black clay is covered, but it will be revealed during the rubbing process. The amount of rub will determine how much of the clay is visible on the final frame. #gilding #gilderstip #goldleaf #BarkFrameworks #customframes #NYCframers #FramedbyBark #artistsframes #galleryframes #worksonpaper #whitegold #gildersstudio #woodshop #handfinished #handmade #crafstmenship https://www.instagram.com/p/CGIzsA3FHJM/?igshid=onqo0iq1ue7f
