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• 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.