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

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.[2]

Toning

References

  1. "What happens in the frames studio?". Lunder Conservation Center. Retrieved July 19, 2013.
  2. "יו מגנט". Saturday, May 30, 2020


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