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The astounding variety of gilding techniques and styles practiced by SOG members is featured below.
If you are an SOG member, your work is welcome here. Just go to "My Account" and follow the steps. You will be able to upload:
- A brief biography/artist statement
- Up to three Images of your work
- Description of works shown
- A photo of yourself (optional)
Gilding
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Author: Sheelin Wilson Since establishing the Sheelin Wilson Gilding Studio in 1988, Sheelin has been committed to the age-old craft of using gold and silver leaf in the restoration, conservation and reproduction of objects d'art, antique and fine furniture, mirrors, frames and interiors. Sheelin invites you to explore her website www.sheelinwilson.com to find out more about her business in New York City. |
Sheelin Wilson 's Works
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Applying Gold Leaf This shows the process of laying gold leaf on a carved wood frame. |
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Burnishing a Gilded Wood Carving An Agate is being used to burnish a carved and gilded sample. |
Architectural Gilding/Decorative Paint
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Author: A J Simpson A J Simpson Painting does gilding and painting from homeowner to temple/church restoration at reasonable rates world wide. Gilding, patinas, carved distressing/aging. Custom painted finishes And yes, general painting and vinyl. ajsimpsonpainting@comcast.net |
A J Simpson 's Works
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Stair tower ceiling SD 23k xxx gold diamonds over two tone finish. This view is looking straight up 80 feet from the floor. January 2011 |
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23k xxx dome with Bacarat chandelier. 16 foot diameter. December 2010 |
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Gilded Elk Chandelier: Elk horn chandelier gilded in .999 silver, patinated, and sealed. 6'foot base, 4 foot height. Evergreen Colorado. Reclaimed lumber frame home. Carved, aged, distressed woodwork throughout. June 2011. Contact me for pricing. ajsimpsonpainting@comcast.net |
Conservation and Resotration
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Author: Gregg Perry Gregg Perry’s L’Atelier De Restoration specializes in the conservation and restoration of period furniture, artifacts and frames. His specialty is water gilding and is European trained in the art of gesso recutting. He has apprenticed and trained in America, France and Italy. Contact information:www.greggperrymasterpieces.com and www.conservhorology.com |
Gregg Perry 's Works
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Perry shows the process of consolidating surface losses with gesso on a period Louis XIV frame |
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Shown Left-Right: Restored Louis XIV period barometer,“Versailles” and a Louis XIII large frame, “Versailles”. |
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Perry’s studio restored the mechanisms and chinoiserie on these 18th century long case clocks. Left-Right: George III black caddy-top “London”, George II bottle green flat- top “Liverpool” and George III scarlet caddy-top “London”. |
