Frame conservation

Frame conservation is the preservation of picture frames. This involves replicating missing decorative elements, cleaning, gilding, and toning frame surfaces.[1]

Gilding

Picture of a gilded frame ready to be burnished with an agate tool
Main article: Gilding

Gilding, in the context of frame preservation, describes the process by which metal leaf is applied to a frame to restore areas of the preexisting leaf that have damage.

Toning

Main article: Tints and shades

References

  1. "What happens in the frames studio?". Lunder Conservation Center. Retrieved July 19, 2013.

External links

Process of frame conservation
Frame conservator welding
File:Frame examination.jpg 
Frame conservator examining frame
 
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