These 19th Century Twin Mirrors were mishandled and the original Gesso of these Traditionally Water Gilded Frames was begining to crack and splinter off. There was also evidence of a previous attempt at repair work, as Gold Pigment Paint resided in certain areas around each frame where chips and nicks once previously left the the [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Gilding'
Murano Glass
April 12th, 2011 No Comments
Gilded Armor~ Bruce and his wife bought this unique Don Quixote Sculpture during their visit at the Murano Glass Factory in Italy. Unfortunately, this Man of La Mancha’s adventures back to Austin proved threatening , and survived with a broken arm and hand. Though well glued back in place, the seams of this surgery remained [...]
Tags: Art Repair · Custom Gilding
Side Tables~ Repairs
April 12th, 2011 No Comments
Pretty with Pink~ Gilding Repair: These side tables arrived with a few dings here and there accrued during shipping. Commissioned by ABODE, we went to White Glove Movers where the furniture was temporarily stored and, on sight, seamlessly repaired any of the gilding damage…
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Gilding on Glass
April 12th, 2011 No Comments
Mirror Image~ I was given this Sample Chip that came from the original gilded glass table top, which had broken. Working backwards in technique, we deciphered not only the UNIQUELY original gilding techniques, but also the unusual use of mixed mediums; Water Gilding, Composition Metal Leaf, Etched Glass, Earth Pigment, Sign Paint
Tags: Custom Gilding · Gilding on Glass
Valentine’s Day Tile!
January 31st, 2011 1 Comment
Think outside “The Card” and inside “The Box”!… …Or, inside “The Square”, rather. Think: The Gilt Studio Valentine’s Day Tile! We had a year full of Creativity, Collaboration, and Celebration last year, all of which is “The Gilt Studio”, and all of which is thanks to you. I wanted to express how much we love [...]
Tags: Gilding · handmade · Unique Gift
2010 Gilt Glass Holiday Ornament!
January 30th, 2011 No Comments
“Christmas time is Here” sings the Soundtrack to Charlie Brown’s Christmas… “And is Gone, Way Gone” hums the apology at The Gilt Studio that we never unveiled to you our 2010 Holiday Ornament Design!… As an offering of gratitude for your support in the past, we would like to offer those of you who purchased [...]
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Community Impact Newspaper
October 6th, 2010 No Comments
Going “Public”action… Aden, of West Lake’s Community Impact Newspaper, paid us a visit here at The Gilt Studio yesterday. She was curious to learn more of what The Gilt Studio was all about… And of course! it was my pleasure to give her the schpeal, the tour and a little demo. And, though I want [...]
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NOW OPEN!!!
September 4th, 2010 1 Comment
The Gilt Studio ShowRoom~Boutique! It is 1:00PM Saturday September 4, 2010 and I officially opened the doors to our new ShowRoom~Boutique located at the Flamingo Place Nursery Village on the corner of Bee Caves and Loop 360 in Austin, TX! I opened the doors this morning, Tux and I made a few new friends, and [...]
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Boutique~Showroom!
August 31st, 2010 1 Comment
Doors to open… I’ve been speaking with The Flamingo Place Nursery here in Austin, TX in further developing the Village Market located at their Pots and Plants garden center. As a result, we at The Gilt Studio are pleased to announce and much looking forward to inviting you to visit, shop, stroll through our very [...]
Tags: Custom Gilding · Decorative Art · handcrafted · handmade · Home Decor
BYOAntlers!
August 30th, 2010 No Comments
Will and S.J. sent in this rather “aged” set of antlers, bone- in-tack… wanting an elegant and unique candelabra for their dining table. Over e-mail we designed their layout and here is the transformation:
Tags: 22K · Custom Art · Custom Gilding · Decorative Art · Gold Leaf · Home Decor
