How Do You Repair Gesso And Gilding On Frames?

Gesso and gilding make beautiful finishes on portrait and picture frames. Gesso is a mixture of powdered calcium carbonate applied to a frame before a final finish is applied. Gilding refers to the process of applying a metal leaf layer, such as gold or silver, to a frame.

Use these steps to repair gesso and gilding on frames. Step 1 Clean the entire frame with a soft damp cloth. Wipe down the surface of the frame taking care not to dislodge any larger areas of gilding and gesso.

Reach into any cracks or crevices to remove hidden contaminants. Step 2 Sand the affected area on the frame with 200-grit sandpaper. Smooth the surface down to the base wood, taking care not to sand away any detail or structure.

Wipe off the frame again with a damp tack cloth. Step 3 Mix the gesso by mixing chalk or calcium carbonate, woodworking glue and water together in equal amounts until it is the consistency of pancake batter. Add colors or pigments during this step.

Use the gesso immediately. Step 4 ... more.

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