Litmus Industries

Heirloom Gold Leaf Studio, founded in 1992 by gilder and master framemaker Rick Eddy, is a renowned establishment in Austin, TX, offering expert craftsmanship in the creation of custom-designed, hand-crafted, water gilt picture frames. With a focus on museums, designers, architects, professional artists, and conservation picture framers, the studio also provides restoration services, architectural sculpture, and gilding. Using traditional techniques that have remained virtually unchanged for over six hundred years, Heirloom Gold Leaf Studio produces individual, artful gilt frames that are distinct from standard manufactured and pre-finished mouldings. These frames, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, not only enhance the appearance and quality of the artwork they surround but also appreciate in value over time. With a process that involves constructing a sturdy wooden sub-frame, applying layers of gesso, clay, and genuine gold leaf, and employing wood-on-wood joinery, the studio ensures the longevity and uniqueness of each frame.Generated from the website