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These are decorative frame which are not simply an aesthetic corollay to a work of art, but constitute an artistic genre in themeselves. this is an art form which conbines structural and stylistic elements and represents the evolution of forms, developments in tastes and a form of craftsmenship that gained in respect over time.
An awareness of this historic tradition is fundamental to appreciating the many aspects of artistic craftsmanship, not only regarding frames and wood carving, but more generally in those areas of excellence for which Florence is recognized throughout the world, a position of supremacy to be maintained and proected.
you can just let me know where you
have seen the frame you like (in a museum,)....
PHASE 1: THE PROJECT
....send me an image taken from a
book or give me an idea that i will develop.
You can see how I realize
a typical Baroque frame; the draw, the woodcarving and the
gilding.
 the wood is
chosen according to the object to create. Then,the sides of the frame
can be prepared.
PHASE 2: woodcarving
The shape of the frame is drawn on a
cardboard that will be used as model.
The woodcarving work starts using
large gouges and wooden mallets to remove wide sections of wood.
For the refinement of the
details, a variety of knives and small gouges are
used.
PHASE 3: gilding
The frame is brushed with a warm
mixture of rabbit skin glue to seal the wood and in preparation for the
next layer of material. Then, Two-three layers of a
mixture of water, fine gesso and rabbit skin glue are brushed
on the frame.
The hardened gesso is smoothed by hand with varying degrees of abrasive material,
Finally 2-3 layers of a mixture of bolo, a colored earth pigment, and a special fish glue are applied with a brush. The choice of color of the bolo, red-brown, yellow or black is important for the period, style and finish of the frame.
The hardened gesso is smoothed by hand with varying degrees of abrasive material,
Finally 2-3 layers of a mixture of bolo, a colored earth pigment, and a special fish glue are applied with a brush. The choice of color of the bolo, red-brown, yellow or black is important for the period, style and finish of the frame.
for Water
gilding or guazzo, the
application of gold leaf is done by wetting the bolo
on the frame with hot water and applying small squares of gold leaf
with a blade and a particular brush. This is repeated until the frame
is uniformly and completely covered.Florentine Frames are unique for
their high quality due to the use of the most noble type of gold 23
¾ karat weight. No other finish can provide the
enduring beauty as genuine gold leaf.
Burnishing is done a few hours after the application of the gold leaf. The interval depends on the temperature and humidity of the environment. A tool with a point made from agate is used to smooth and polish the gold. Various sizes of agate tipped burnishers are used to conform to the detail of the carving.
The last phase is finishing the frame by antiquing or making the patina. When the frame is completely burnished the gold is brilliant and shiny. In order to tone down the color and age the look of the frame, thin layers of a mixture of water, tempera and earth pigments are applied. A slight distressing of the finish may also be used. Lastly, a thin layer of wax is applied for protection.
Burnishing is done a few hours after the application of the gold leaf. The interval depends on the temperature and humidity of the environment. A tool with a point made from agate is used to smooth and polish the gold. Various sizes of agate tipped burnishers are used to conform to the detail of the carving.
The last phase is finishing the frame by antiquing or making the patina. When the frame is completely burnished the gold is brilliant and shiny. In order to tone down the color and age the look of the frame, thin layers of a mixture of water, tempera and earth pigments are applied. A slight distressing of the finish may also be used. Lastly, a thin layer of wax is applied for protection.
the result
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Copy of Tondo Doni -
Michelangelo
Uffizi Gallery - Florence - Italy
Uffizi Gallery - Florence - Italy
Private collection
