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A simple guide to gilding a frame

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.

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