Handmade Frames // Chocolate Finish

Yesterday was Chocolate day and we finished the first of these frames; half which are floating and half which are standard. A second coat of chalky flat black paint was applied by brush, giving the frames a deep thick black surface. Varying grades of steel wool are now rubbed across the black surface for two purposes: one is to further dull the black so it looks even deeper. The second is to rub away enough of the black so that the red undercoat shows through. We don’t really want to see red here. We really just want to give the black deep warmth and a red undertone. The degree of red which is brought through is determined by the art that will be placed in the frame, in order to compliment the oranges and browns of the Giclée art. These frames are coated with the same clear overcoat to project from dirt and scratching. They look fantastic. I’m really pleased with what’s been created in the frame shop. I’ve enclosed some pictures of the final frames. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to secure the customer’s permission to show the frames with the art that has been created for them. These pieces won’t be distributed at all. They’re site specific creations and the client hasn’t invited a public viewing.