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- Gallery FrameA slender unadorned frame profile that has a flat narrow face. Also often referred to as a flat stem frame or profile.
- Gallery WrapA style of wrapping a canvas onto a stretcher where the staples or tacks on placed on the back of the stretcher to create a clean appearance on the sides.
- GatorboardA moisture resistant laminated board with a dense foam core.
- GessoA traditional support composed of calcium carbonate, hide glue and water. Often built up over several layers prior to the additional of a clay bole and gold leaf.
- GildingThe process of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- GiltCovered by gold or a gold finish.
- GlazingA protective transparent material used in framing, such as glass, polycarbonate and acrylic sheeting.
- Gold LeafAvailable in a variety of karats ranging from 18k-24k. The addition of other metal alloys, such as copper, palladium, and silver affects the karat and tonality of the leaf. Traditionally old leaf is applied in thin sheets onto a solid surface to create the appearance of solid gold.
- GougePhysical damage to a support or media that appears as a small sharp impression, that is often resultant from a sudden impact from a sharp or crisp edge.
- Grinling Gibbons(1648-1721) English sculptor and master carver who is known for his exquisitely detailed floral garlands and still lifes carved from lime wood.
- GuillocheAn architectural and frame design that involves a repetitive pattern of interlaced circular bands.
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- Gallery FrameA slender unadorned frame profile that has a flat narrow face. Also often referred to as a flat stem frame or profile.
- Gallery WrapA style of wrapping a canvas onto a stretcher where the staples or tacks on placed on the back of the stretcher to create a clean appearance on the sides.
- GatorboardA moisture resistant laminated board with a dense foam core.
- GessoA traditional support composed of calcium carbonate, hide glue and water. Often built up over several layers prior to the additional of a clay bole and gold leaf.
- GildingThe process of applying gold leaf to a surface.
- GiltCovered by gold or a gold finish.
- GlazingA protective transparent material used in framing, such as glass, polycarbonate and acrylic sheeting.
- Gold LeafAvailable in a variety of karats ranging from 18k-24k. The addition of other metal alloys, such as copper, palladium, and silver affects the karat and tonality of the leaf. Traditionally old leaf is applied in thin sheets onto a solid surface to create the appearance of solid gold.
- GougePhysical damage to a support or media that appears as a small sharp impression, that is often resultant from a sudden impact from a sharp or crisp edge.
- Grinling Gibbons(1648-1721) English sculptor and master carver who is known for his exquisitely detailed floral garlands and still lifes carved from lime wood.
- GuillocheAn architectural and frame design that involves a repetitive pattern of interlaced circular bands.
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