Frame conservation
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Frame conservation is the preservation of picture frames. This involves replicating missing decorative elements, cleaning, gilding, and toning frame surfaces.{{cite web |url=http://www.americanart.si.edu/lunder/studio.cfm?key=2 |title=What happens in the frames studio? |publisher=Lunder Conservation Center |access-date=July 19, 2013}}
Gilding
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Gilding, in the context of frame preservation, describes the process by which metal leaf is applied to a frame to restore areas of the preexisting leaf, that have damage.{{cite web| url= https://www.umagnet.co.il/ |title= יו מגנט }} Saturday, May 30, 2020
Toning
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References
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External links
- [http://www.americanart.si.edu/conservation/video/index.cfm Videos of the frame conservation process from the Smithsonian Institution]
- [https://livestockframing.com/ The Art of Display: Framed Photo Tips]
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Category:Conservation and restoration of cultural heritage
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