Octagonal Picture Frame
Reproduction of an antique Octagonal Picture Frame gilt on wood. This 18th-century model is available for any size.
Properties
This Salvator Rosa Octagonal Frame is made of ayous and tulipwood combined together to obtain maximum strength. It is completely customizable in order to meet any client’s desire. For instance, you can change color and shape.
Section width cm 8
Rabbet cm 1
Patina (Antique dark color)
“Patina” is an Italian word that refers to how dark is the frame. Apart from dark gold, the age of frames is determined by few cracks and tiny broken parts. For this reason, our gilder uses some kinds of stones to hit the frame. Also, the woodworms are fake as well, and you will be able to notice them by analyzing the pictures above.
See below a video showing all the steps of the Patina.
More videos related to the aging process
Explanation of the aging process
Distressing the gold surface
Rub off the gilding
Dark shellac
Applying shellac
Final result