Here are photos showing some of the various stages in making a gilded slip to fit an antique frame. From the sanded gesso surface to the finished effect.
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- Rack construction
- Just about finished...
- A couple of frames
- 18th century carved frame
- Carlo Maratta sample
- Impressions
- Good swept frame
- Drying rack
- More steps in a repair...
- Corner repair
- White float frame
- Finished repair
- Little antique frame
- Part 3 of repair
- More frames waiting for gesso...
- Stage 2
- Modern cove
- A typical repair
- Gilded slip
- Gesso finish
- Frame slip
- Gesso day
- Fabric frame
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