Picture Framing & Gilding in Modbury, Devon
4 steps to consider when you frame your art:
1. Choosing a frame:
There is more to selecting a frame than colour and material, when a client comes into our studio, we take time to asses its condition, we also consider how a frame can present the work of art most effectively whilst protecting it from damage and degradation. Our initial client discussion and subsequent selection of frame for a piece of work is vital spending the time at this stage in order to give the advice necessary to achieve the optimum solution.
2. Fashion or Period frames:
When framing a piece of art, I take time to research its history everything I do is based on knowledge and research, we aim to provide you with the best possible solution considering not only the frame but the period of house it will be displayed in.
3. Original frames:
The original frame is an important part of the provenance of the art work, and where possible its retention and is an important aspect of its overall value, as a frame conservator I can restore any frame.
4. Location and installation of the art work is as important as the type of frame you choose:
Our studio is a safe environment with a stable relative humidity and temperature, a regular and controlled environment is important for hydroscopic materials such as wood paper and canvases. By installing your work we can recommend the best possible situation away from direct heat and light sources. Our selection of UV glazing offers optimum results
1. Choosing a frame:
There is more to selecting a frame than colour and material, when a client comes into our studio, we take time to asses its condition, we also consider how a frame can present the work of art most effectively whilst protecting it from damage and degradation. Our initial client discussion and subsequent selection of frame for a piece of work is vital spending the time at this stage in order to give the advice necessary to achieve the optimum solution.
2. Fashion or Period frames:
When framing a piece of art, I take time to research its history everything I do is based on knowledge and research, we aim to provide you with the best possible solution considering not only the frame but the period of house it will be displayed in.
3. Original frames:
The original frame is an important part of the provenance of the art work, and where possible its retention and is an important aspect of its overall value, as a frame conservator I can restore any frame.
4. Location and installation of the art work is as important as the type of frame you choose:
Our studio is a safe environment with a stable relative humidity and temperature, a regular and controlled environment is important for hydroscopic materials such as wood paper and canvases. By installing your work we can recommend the best possible situation away from direct heat and light sources. Our selection of UV glazing offers optimum results
Bespoke Picture Frames
FRAMES We design and construct all of our picture frames to your requirement. We hold a wide range of manufactured mouldings as well as bespoke individually made frames. All of our frames are hand made in our studio in Modbury. We construct simple, elegant and well-proportioned frames to enhance your artwork in a sympathetic manner.
Our natural hand finished frames are constructed from a variety of sustainable timbers they are stained, polished, painted and or gilded to provide the appropriate finish for contemporary and traditional works. We also have a selection of antique frames for sale that can be viewed at the studio.
GLASS & GLAZING OPTIONS We supply and fit an increasing amount of specialised glass. Our Tru Vue range is simply outstanding, virtuall invisible, thus presenting and optimising your art work to the highest standard.
- Virtually invisible
- up to 99% UV protection
- New Optimum Museum Acrylic for security when glass breakage may be a concern, or in high traffic areas and public spaces.
We also supply and fit Tru Vue Ultraview Laminated Glass developed specifically for framing and display. Ultraview is nearly invisible and has a neutral colour so doesn't interfear with how your artwork was designed to look. It is also shatter resistant to avoid injury or damage to artwork in the event that it gets broken. Try Vue White Water glass is high end but affordable glazing option, with UV filtering fitted as a standard option for all our conservation framing. Our contemporary coated glass is available to provide UV protection and minimal refraction for display. We also have a large selection of recycled and salvaged glass in stock to match old frames if required.
MOUNTBOARDS We also have a wide selection of conservation mount boards in stock from conservation standard, to museum level quality. A higher quality mount board will reduce deterioration of art work within the frame providing additional protection. Our card mounts that house and display works on paper are cut on a computerised cutter from conservation board in a wide range of colours and museum whites and ivories. Single, double and deep thickness boards are used to present the work in the appropriate way.
Gilding, the application of Goldleaf
Restoration of a "Trophy frame" circa 1790. Replacing missing ornament from moulds with casting plaster. Prior to applying rabbit skin glue size, gesso and bole clay finally finishing with gold leaf.
Martin Edwards MA is a trained conservator that specialises in the conservation and restoration of gold leaf surfaces. We offer the following services:
We continue to use the same traditional materials and methods used before the Renaissance to conserve and restore antique frames. A s part of our professional gilding services which include:
• Condition surveys
• Stabilisation of the surface to prevent further deterioration
• Replicate missing ornaments in various materials and carved wood
• Repair existing substrate material
• Gold leaf applied internally or externally
• Oil and water gilding
• paint analysis
Research historical object related Research
- Traditional gilding: both water gilding and oil gilding
- Conservation gilding: repairing and matching an existing gold leaf surface
- Restoration of old frames
- Historical analysis of styles and surveys of large ornate frames taking paint surface samples of layer analysis
We continue to use the same traditional materials and methods used before the Renaissance to conserve and restore antique frames. A s part of our professional gilding services which include:
• Condition surveys
• Stabilisation of the surface to prevent further deterioration
• Replicate missing ornaments in various materials and carved wood
• Repair existing substrate material
• Gold leaf applied internally or externally
• Oil and water gilding
• paint analysis
Research historical object related Research
INSITJU FRAMING & CONSERVATION, Unit 10b New Mills Industrial Estate, Modbury, Devon, PL21 9NJ | Tel: +44 (0)1548 831297 | insitju@gmail.com