Gilding is the technique used for applying a very thin coating of gold leaf to solid surfaces, such as a the surface of a frame. At FRAME, we think gilded frames provide a timeless, decadent touch to plain walls. Gilding can be opulent or playful or simply elevate the colours in your artwork.

In this post, we’ll show you a brief overview of applying 23.5 carat loose gold leaf to a 2.5 metre square reverse angled frame - which now lives on the wall of a beautiful hotel in Macao.

This October has seen the unveiling of Kara Walker’s extraordinary new commission for the Tate Modern Turbine Hall - a monumental faux-Victorian fountain entitled Fons Americanus that confronts the way we look at the history of slavery. Running concurrently to the commission is a new exhibition by the artist at Sprueth Magers Gallery, which we have had the honour of framing.

Here at FRAME London, we’re committed to conservation framing, meaning the methods, materials and techniques we use are all to a museum standard so as to protect and preserve the artwork for longevity. We explain the techniques of conservation mounting a work on paper, and why it is so important for your artwork.

FRAME London were invited to speak at the 34th The London Original Print Fair, held at the Royal Academy in Spring 2019.

For the presentation, we advised print buyers and collectors the best way to frame their prints to conservation standards. Here are a few key elements from our presentation.