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Tag Archives: Dutch gold
Gilding the Final Frame
Well for starters, this may not be the final frame since I have one left and a couple of weeks to go. There is one more frame with this profile that measures 11″ x 14″. As far as our move … Continue reading
Gold on the Leaf Motif Frame
If you read my last post the first carved frame of the Scottsdale adventure was ready for the gilding step. I use composition gold which I like to refer to as Dutch Gold because of my heritage. However; Diane feels this … Continue reading
Posted in Gilding, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure
Tagged composition gold leaf, Dutch gold, gilding, gold leaf, leaf motif, oil size, slow set oil size
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Fig Leaf Frame Complete — Gold Leaf Tutorial
This painting and frame is the first collaboration Diane and I have had in almost three years! She took a hiatus from painting during the downturn of the economy and pursued other artistic endeavors. I always enjoyed creating frames for … Continue reading
Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Tutorial
Tagged asphaltum, Bondo for picture frame, burnisher/sealer, Diane Eugster painting, Dutch gold, fig leaf, gilding, leaf, Liberon oil free steel wool, naphtha, oil gilding, Rolco size, Slow set size, toning frame, UGallery, variegated gold leaf
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Fig Leaf Frame
In between working on the Selig chairs and the beer server/paddle I’ve also been doing the carving on the picture frame for one of Diane’s pictures. By the way, she has started a new blog on WordPress, here is a … Continue reading
Posted in Carving, Picture Frames
Tagged Basswood, Carving, carving techniques, Dutch gold, fig leaf, picture frame
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Two, Very Interesting Projects + Diane’s Picture Frame
After the crib to desk project I wondered if I would get called to do some other interesting things — well I did! Designing and building heirloom quality furniture is what I really enjoy doing but to be honest, anything … Continue reading
Posted in Picture Frames, Uncategorized
Tagged beer boots, Danish Modern chairs, Dutch gold, Fagas Straps, seat webbing, Selig Chairs, serving paddle
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Carving, Italy, & Picture Frames
As you know, I like to do some carving from time to time but after experiencing the antiquities of Rome last week can only say that I “dabble in carving” at most! Diane and I were able to spend a … Continue reading
Posted in Carving, Picture Frames
Tagged Dutch gold, fig leaf, oil gilding, variegated leaf
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