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- TailThe bottom of the book.
- TextblockThe inside pages or leaves of a book.
- Thanheardt Burger CorporationA firm that produced hand-carved, gilded frames from 1927-2016 in LaPorte, Indiana
- TidelineA stain which occurs when a liquid dries, depositing dissolved material at its perimeter. A tideline is characterized by a discrete edge that is typically darker than the rest of the stain.
- TigTungsten Inert Gas Welding. TIG welding is mostly used for critical weld joints, welding metals other than common steel, and where precise, small welds are needed.
- Tig FrameClosed corner welded aluminum frame. The aluminum surface can be polished, brushed, or powder coated a desired color.
- Tiger MapleA desired hardwood that is known for its characteristic striped pattern. Very popular in Colonial America for its beauty in furniture, wooden objects and frames. Also known as fiddle maple for its prevalent use in the fabrication of musical instruments through today.
- Tin TypeDeveloped in the 1850s and popular into the 1890s, an early form of photography where an image is produced on a thin piece of iron that is treated with a silver halide emulsion. Tin types provided an affordable option for photography and portaiture in its time.
- Tondo FrameA round frame designed to house a round painting or mirror.
- ToothA characteristic of the texture in the surface of paper. A patterned roughness in the form of minute depressions between fibers on the surface.
- Tortoise ShellA traditional organic material used for veneer and inlay on frames, decorative objects and fine furniture. Modern synthetic materials are often used in its place to recreate the aesthetic.
- Trulife AcrylicA single sided, anti-reflective, abrasion resistant acrylic that provides up to 99% UV protection made by Tru Vue. The acrylic was deveoped specifically for facemounting.
- Trumeau MirrorA large, narrow mirror that is traditionally installed between two windows. The mirror is usually installed within a narrow frame with a ornamental, or painted section at the top.
- Tulle NetUsed in the mid 19th century for textural decoration on to gessoed frame rails prior to addition of ornamental compo.
- Turn-inThe cloth or paper edge that is folded from the outside to the inside covers.
- Varnishing DayOriginal translation for vernissage, it was a designated time for artists to apply their final touches and varnish to their paintings while they were installed for exhibition. Critics were invited to view the pieces at this time prior to the public opening.
- VellumA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- VernissageThe private preview of an exhibition prior to the public opening.
- Verre EglomiseFrench for the process of decorating and gilding the reverse side of glass.
- VersoThe back or reverse of a piece
- VitrineA clear acrylic case, either wall mounted, or displayed on a table fabricated to often display dimensional artifacts without the presence of a frame.
- Water GildingThe process of applying a thin layer of gold on the surface of a solid base. The gilt surface can be polished to achieve a high reflective sheen or can be given a matte finish.
- Weighted BottomThe bottom border of the mat board is wider than the top and side borders.
- Welded Steel FramesClosed corner float or traditional engaged frames. finishes include polished, brushed, and raw. Beaded weld can be left or ground.
- White GoldLeaf made with the addition of silver and palladium alloys, which ranges from 6k-13.25k. The addition of silver and palladium influences the tonality of the leaf, creating a warm silver appearance of the gold. Due to the silver content, white gold should be sealed to avoid tarnishing.
- Wood EngravingA relief printing technique where the printing surface is carved from a block of wood. The block of wood is cut so that the wood grain runs perpendicular (cross grain) within the block.
- WoodcutA relief printing technique where the printing surface is carved from a block of wood. The block of wood is cut so that the wood grain runs parallel within the block.
- Wove PaperIntroduced in the mid-18th century, paper which is manufactured (either by hand or by machine) on a screen or with an even fine mesh. The paper is very smooth and consistent.
- ZeolitesAn additive in Artcare boards that absorbs pollutants in the microclimate contained within a framing package.
- Zerlon WirePlastic coated picture framing wire.
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- TailThe bottom of the book.
- TextblockThe inside pages or leaves of a book.
- Thanheardt Burger CorporationA firm that produced hand-carved, gilded frames from 1927-2016 in LaPorte, Indiana
- TidelineA stain which occurs when a liquid dries, depositing dissolved material at its perimeter. A tideline is characterized by a discrete edge that is typically darker than the rest of the stain.
- TigTungsten Inert Gas Welding. TIG welding is mostly used for critical weld joints, welding metals other than common steel, and where precise, small welds are needed.
- Tig FrameClosed corner welded aluminum frame. The aluminum surface can be polished, brushed, or powder coated a desired color.
- Tiger MapleA desired hardwood that is known for its characteristic striped pattern. Very popular in Colonial America for its beauty in furniture, wooden objects and frames. Also known as fiddle maple for its prevalent use in the fabrication of musical instruments through today.
- Tin TypeDeveloped in the 1850s and popular into the 1890s, an early form of photography where an image is produced on a thin piece of iron that is treated with a silver halide emulsion. Tin types provided an affordable option for photography and portaiture in its time.
- Tondo FrameA round frame designed to house a round painting or mirror.
- ToothA characteristic of the texture in the surface of paper. A patterned roughness in the form of minute depressions between fibers on the surface.
- Tortoise ShellA traditional organic material used for veneer and inlay on frames, decorative objects and fine furniture. Modern synthetic materials are often used in its place to recreate the aesthetic.
- Trulife AcrylicA single sided, anti-reflective, abrasion resistant acrylic that provides up to 99% UV protection made by Tru Vue. The acrylic was deveoped specifically for facemounting.
- Trumeau MirrorA large, narrow mirror that is traditionally installed between two windows. The mirror is usually installed within a narrow frame with a ornamental, or painted section at the top.
- Tulle NetUsed in the mid 19th century for textural decoration on to gessoed frame rails prior to addition of ornamental compo.
- Turn-inThe cloth or paper edge that is folded from the outside to the inside covers.
- Varnishing DayOriginal translation for vernissage, it was a designated time for artists to apply their final touches and varnish to their paintings while they were installed for exhibition. Critics were invited to view the pieces at this time prior to the public opening.
- VellumA support made from one of a variety of treated animal skins. Known for its smooth, and slightly translucent surface, was often used in formal documents.
- VernissageThe private preview of an exhibition prior to the public opening.
- Verre EglomiseFrench for the process of decorating and gilding the reverse side of glass.
- VersoThe back or reverse of a piece
- VitrineA clear acrylic case, either wall mounted, or displayed on a table fabricated to often display dimensional artifacts without the presence of a frame.
- Water GildingThe process of applying a thin layer of gold on the surface of a solid base. The gilt surface can be polished to achieve a high reflective sheen or can be given a matte finish.
- Weighted BottomThe bottom border of the mat board is wider than the top and side borders.
- Welded Steel FramesClosed corner float or traditional engaged frames. finishes include polished, brushed, and raw. Beaded weld can be left or ground.
- White GoldLeaf made with the addition of silver and palladium alloys, which ranges from 6k-13.25k. The addition of silver and palladium influences the tonality of the leaf, creating a warm silver appearance of the gold. Due to the silver content, white gold should be sealed to avoid tarnishing.
- Wood EngravingA relief printing technique where the printing surface is carved from a block of wood. The block of wood is cut so that the wood grain runs perpendicular (cross grain) within the block.
- WoodcutA relief printing technique where the printing surface is carved from a block of wood. The block of wood is cut so that the wood grain runs parallel within the block.
- Wove PaperIntroduced in the mid-18th century, paper which is manufactured (either by hand or by machine) on a screen or with an even fine mesh. The paper is very smooth and consistent.
- ZeolitesAn additive in Artcare boards that absorbs pollutants in the microclimate contained within a framing package.
- Zerlon WirePlastic coated picture framing wire.
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