#brassframes

(1/2) Did you know that Bark Frameworks is the only framer in NYC that makes brass frames in-house? Here, an untitled pastel on paper by Lotte Laserstein that we recently framed for a collector. The profile is our WB-1, ripped in brass, and brushed on the face and sides. The artwork is floated in the frame, with 100% cotton rag board fillets. The frame provides an understated elegance without overpowering the work. #lottelaserstein #woodshop #barkframeworks #brass #brassframes #metalframes #interiordecor #portraits #understatedframes #archivalframing #museumqualityframing https://www.instagram.com/p/ClzcVAmM6Z4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

(2/2) The oversized brass mirror frames -- designed by Bark's Christine Heindl -- are each about 80" tall, and contain 5/8" brass screws inlaid every few inches (see technical drawing in second slide). "It took us about 12 hours just to drill the holes for all of the screws," said Mondello. The frames are finished with a patina and wax, rubbed to expose the metal's warm highlights. #metalmondays #brassframes #barkframeworks #framedbyBark #mirrorframe #customframes #brass #interiordesign #interiordecor #elledecor #architecturaldigest #bespokeframes #metalframes #craftsmandship #handmade #welding https://www.instagram.com/p/CSpnAHwlEgr/?utm_medium=tumblr

(1/2) #MetalMondays: At #BarkFrameworks, we have a #BrassFixation -- we are the only frame shop we know of that makes frames from this incredibly beautiful, weighty alloy. Here, metal shop technicians Chris Mondello and Griffin Garment stand beside one of three oversized brass frames they recently created for an interior design client. #brassframes #FramedbyBark #metalframes #welding #woodshop #madeinNYC #brass #interiordesign #mirrorframes #custommirrors #brassscrews #metalwork #craftsmanship #designstudio #framedesign #madeinNYC (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSplzPZlRjz/?utm_medium=tumblr

Small brass frames 🖼 on #etsy in voguevintage #vintagepictureframes #60s #70s #brassframes #vintageframes #vintagepictures #vintsgehomedecor #mcmhomedecor #hollywoodregency #70sdecor https://www.instagram.com/p/CJKumz1gCb0/?igshid=4eq18c931sz

(1/2) Continuing from Monday's post: the brass frames have been polished with the rotary polisher. Now, Chris Mondello cleans each frame with alcohol to prepare them for a lacquer finish. A clear, glossy coat of lacquer will seal the brass so that it doesn’t oxidize. #CustomFrames #BarkFrameworks #woodshop #Brass #brassframes #Metalwork #metalshop #madeinLIC #handfinishing #framemakers #esop #framedbyBark (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpnJRAKF0pg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ao3haydu3eym

(2/2) Keara uses the rotary polisher on the face of the brass frame (this kind of polisher is often used on automobiles as well). The machine is heavy and powerful, and it takes a few hours of polishing to complete polishing the surface of each frame. The black “fur”in the background are little pieces of wool that come off the polishing pad during the process. #BarkFrameworks #brassframes #metalwork #brass #rotarypolisher #woodshop #dewalt #metalframes #framesbyBark #esop #welder #braising (at Bark Frameworks) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiB4kGlicL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1nvoiscyi7pws

(1/2) This week, we follow workers in our metal room as they create brass frames with a polished face and brushed sides. Here, Keara Martin preps a brass frame for this finish. The frame has already been braised (joined), and hand-sanded. The sides have been brushed by hand with #400 paper (as we saw Griffin doing in last week’s post) and are taped off, so as not to get scuffed by the polisher. A strainer is placed inside the frame to help hold it down. Keara adds polish to the wool buffer pad of a DEWALT rotary polisher... #brassframes #brass #barkframeworks #metalwork #welding #welders #customframes #metalframes #madeinNYC #esop #employeeowned https://www.instagram.com/p/BpiBGdrFFoz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i0cewa8sqky5

(2/2) A detail of the brass-framed Kunisada print is hinged to a 100% cotton rag board island window mat. Fillets cut to match the off-white color of the matting line the thin frame, which is finished with a patina and light wax. The frame is glazed in Optium 3mm acrylic, which is UV-blocking and non-reflective. #brassframes #fillets #artpreservation #matting #hinging #customframes #barkframeworks #japanesewoodblockprints #prints #kunisada #optium #nycframers #metalframes