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 'Custom 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
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
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
Elena’s Wedding Invitation!!!!!
March 7th, 2010 1 Comment
“I do!” Declare!… My Sister is getting married!!!!!! Engaged on Valentines and to-be Wed April 10, 2010 Of course The Gilt Studio jumped at the chance to custom design and hand craft a very special wedding invitation, just for this couple at honor. The concept was simple…elegant yet relaxed. We embossed 80 deckle edged Italian [...]
Tags: Custom Design · Custom Gilding · Gold Leaf · Invitations · Wedding Invitation
Mosettee’s Invitations
February 7th, 2010 No Comments
Purple Handmade Mulberry Paper Italian Linen Print Cards and Envelopes Hand Gilded Tissue Trim Custom Designed and Hand Gilded Monogram This past January The Gilt Studio was asked to design and create 300 custom invitations inviting all of Mosettee’s Family, Friends and Guests to celebrate in the festivities surrounding her “Coming of Age” season. Inspired [...]
Tags: Custom Design · Custom Gilding · Invitations
Gilding Jewelery!
February 1st, 2010 No Comments
Back to New! This unique piece was purchased from a Houston based artists and after a few wears, the once bright and shiny finish faded fast. It was brought to The Gilt Studio to turn it back into gold. We gilded over this brass pea pod, cast from a real pod, with 22Karat Genuine Gold [...]
Tags: 22 Karat Gold Leaf · Custom Gilding · Gilding Repair · Jewelery
Custom Coasters
January 5th, 2010 No Comments
Say Cheese!…And Cheers! My dear friend asked if you would design 8 coasters using these pictures provided for her mother’s very special Christmas present as a tribute to all the new additions to the family… Here is what we created! Custom Slumped Glass gilded with a 22Karat Gold Leaf boarder and backed with black foam [...]
Tags: 22K Gold Leaf · Christmas Gift · Custom Design · Custom Gift · Custom Gilding · Unique Gift
Gilt Art Shoes
September 14th, 2009 2 Comments
Gilt Fete*ish~ As a donation to Ballet Austin’s Fete*ish Party and Silent Auction, The Gilt Studio is inviting one lucky individual to the Studio for a Champagne Snack and Design Consultation, to custom gild and decorate a pair of their shoes, brand new or to re-new the old, with 22Karat Gold and other precious materials, [...]
Tags: 22K Gold Leaf · Auction · Custom Gilding · Design · Donations · Fashion · Gilt Certificate · Shoes
