WEBVTT 00:00:01.760 --> 00:00:03.220 To the Framing Atelier, 00:00:03.520 --> 00:00:05.940 Ebony Street, Bridgewater Square. 00:00:07.440 --> 00:00:11.460 Dear Mrs Gildie, I'm sorry I won't be able to come to you in person. 00:00:12.515 --> 00:00:16.295 Unfortunately, my schedule behaves like a whirlwind these days. 00:00:17.075 --> 00:00:20.935 But I have no doubt my letter and parcel will reach you in the fastest 00:00:20.995 --> 00:00:22.375 and safest way. 00:00:28.740 --> 00:00:33.080 I recently painted a pastel portrait of one of my dearest friends, 00:00:33.380 --> 00:00:38.760 and I find myself in a quest for a suitably enchanting frame to elevate this artwork 00:00:39.205 --> 00:00:40.585 to its full potential. 00:00:43.525 --> 00:00:47.685 I've heard a lot about your work, and I'm eager to discover your talent to adorn 00:00:47.685 --> 00:00:49.225 my delightful creation. 00:00:52.325 --> 00:00:55.440 Since a personal visit is not possible at the moment, 00:00:55.440 --> 00:00:59.300 I thought I would rely on your skills and a sense of aesthetics 00:00:59.520 --> 00:01:00.980 to choose the best framing. 00:01:06.640 --> 00:01:09.300 I like sober yet elegant ornaments. 00:01:10.065 --> 00:01:15.205 Nothing too fancy, but simply beautiful in the most striking way. 00:01:15.745 --> 00:01:17.865 Not overloaded with embellishments, 00:01:18.305 --> 00:01:20.405 and certainly not tawdry. 00:01:21.185 --> 00:01:25.420 Although, I do always love seeing a bit of blazing gold. 00:01:26.200 --> 00:01:28.300 No doubt you understand what I mean. 00:01:29.720 --> 00:01:33.960 I entirely trust you on this matter and cannot wait to see what you will bring 00:01:33.960 --> 00:01:35.320 into being. 00:01:37.505 --> 00:01:39.965 Oh, and no pressure intended, 00:01:40.065 --> 00:01:45.035 but I would be delighted to receive the finished piece by tomorrow evening. 00:01:46.145 --> 00:01:48.885 Sincerely yours, Lady Millington. 00:01:52.950 --> 00:01:56.970 Well, I guess I'll put aside everything else for now. 00:02:26.870 --> 00:02:29.370 Let's have a look at this piece of art. 00:02:40.405 --> 00:02:42.085 Oh my. 00:02:44.285 --> 00:02:45.845 How beautiful. 00:02:51.250 --> 00:02:55.190 I like how the skin tones were treated here. 00:02:55.890 --> 00:02:59.280 Realistic but with so much character. 00:03:03.675 --> 00:03:04.975 Same here. 00:03:09.435 --> 00:03:10.855 Gorgeous. 00:04:11.712 --> 00:04:13.532 Hold still. 00:04:23.950 --> 00:04:29.215 22 centimeters... high. And... 00:04:39.225 --> 00:04:43.805 17... wide. 00:05:00.815 --> 00:05:13.010 So that means that if I plan to add a mat board, It would frame the portrait.... 00:05:14.160 --> 00:05:18.860 Let's say... Here. 00:05:20.030 --> 00:05:26.015 And here, so 3 centimeters, maybe 4 on each side. 00:05:27.275 --> 00:05:28.553 So... 00:05:32.904 --> 00:05:35.914 (unintelligible whispers) 00:05:59.935 --> 00:06:03.165 2 centimeters above the hair... And... 00:06:03.717 --> 00:06:05.477 The shoulders... 00:06:06.490 --> 00:06:07.250 Yes. 00:06:17.122 --> 00:06:18.122 Perfect. 00:06:25.315 --> 00:06:31.975 And now let's see what kind of mat board and frame would highlight your features. 00:06:36.700 --> 00:06:45.995 I think a pale mat board and a thin frame. 00:06:49.732 --> 00:06:51.472 Not necessarily thin. 00:06:52.801 --> 00:06:54.741 Well, let's see. 00:07:05.465 --> 00:07:08.905 (unintelligible whispers) 00:08:27.350 --> 00:08:29.170 And for the frame... 00:10:00.600 --> 00:10:01.510 Well... 00:10:06.237 --> 00:10:11.797 So this is pure white... 00:10:15.361 --> 00:10:19.521 Maybe too white. 00:10:26.153 --> 00:10:28.563 Let's see off white. 00:10:30.405 --> 00:10:32.745 That's much better. 00:10:53.970 --> 00:10:55.890 Off white seems good. 00:10:59.545 --> 00:11:01.620 This one is more... 00:11:04.692 --> 00:11:06.222 Beige. 00:11:09.973 --> 00:11:11.843 Very light beige. 00:11:23.288 --> 00:11:27.348 No I think off white looks better. 00:11:31.085 --> 00:11:38.215 And just out of curiosity, let's try burgundy. 00:11:42.885 --> 00:11:45.550 Too dark, I'm afraid. 00:11:46.130 --> 00:11:58.055 But maybe off white with just a dark red border all around. 00:12:04.131 --> 00:12:05.787 Yes, definitely. 00:12:07.293 --> 00:12:09.223 And, as for the frame... 00:12:14.940 --> 00:12:16.780 This one is beautiful. 00:12:19.500 --> 00:12:25.920 But maybe too thin. 00:12:34.095 --> 00:12:35.905 That's interesting. 00:12:53.320 --> 00:12:57.060 I might take care of the mat board first, 00:12:57.400 --> 00:13:00.005 and I will decide for the frame later. 00:13:01.455 --> 00:13:05.795 First, let's add a mount board behind you for a bit of support. 00:13:24.050 --> 00:13:29.785 This one is probably the right size. 00:13:45.240 --> 00:13:49.400 There, perfect. 00:15:41.577 --> 00:15:44.557 (unintelligible whispers) 00:16:16.346 --> 00:16:19.896 (unintelligible whispers) 00:18:01.755 --> 00:18:04.235 Let's see how it fits. 00:18:09.675 --> 00:18:11.025 Perfect. 00:18:11.130 --> 00:18:13.760 Exactly what you needed. 00:18:15.530 --> 00:18:21.560 The border really brings out the red tones here and there. 00:18:24.970 --> 00:18:28.105 Yes. This is lovely. 00:18:29.845 --> 00:18:33.125 Now let's protect you with the glass. 00:18:33.125 --> 00:18:35.285 This shall be quick. 00:20:49.625 --> 00:20:51.705 And here we go. 00:20:58.780 --> 00:20:59.790 Good. 00:21:03.410 --> 00:21:05.540 I should clean that. 00:21:12.835 --> 00:21:15.445 This is just a fingerprint. 00:21:45.940 --> 00:21:47.341 Perfect. 00:22:03.675 --> 00:22:12.515 And I'm going to secure all these layers together with a few clamps. 00:22:16.742 --> 00:22:18.522 Hold still. 00:22:26.250 --> 00:22:27.440 Three... 00:22:28.920 --> 00:22:32.400 And four. 00:22:40.844 --> 00:22:41.844 Good. 00:22:43.290 --> 00:22:48.910 And now let's take care of the final and most beautiful part, the frame. 00:22:50.410 --> 00:22:57.334 So I was hesitation between these. 00:23:00.065 --> 00:23:01.585 This one is beautiful 00:23:01.585 --> 00:23:12.666 but entirely covered with gold and this might be too much for Lady Millington. 00:23:16.790 --> 00:23:20.570 This one may not have enough. 00:23:24.005 --> 00:23:29.705 I could go for this one and add a dash of gold later. 00:23:35.320 --> 00:23:37.800 Lady Millington is a demanding customer 00:23:37.800 --> 00:23:41.460 for sure, and we don't want to disappoint her. 00:23:42.520 --> 00:23:44.800 No. Definitely not this one. 00:23:45.400 --> 00:23:49.260 Silver is not your colour. 00:23:51.575 --> 00:24:00.390 So, yes, this one with a few gilded parts. 00:24:08.877 --> 00:24:10.587 Yes. Let's make it. 00:25:06.476 --> 00:25:09.086 (unintelligible whispers) 00:27:46.585 --> 00:27:50.525 And now the moment of truth. 00:27:57.590 --> 00:27:59.040 Perfect. 00:27:59.350 --> 00:28:01.270 Absolutely perfect. 00:28:02.870 --> 00:28:08.375 Now all it needs is a few touches of gold to to highlight 00:28:08.375 --> 00:28:12.595 the gold I see here and here. 00:28:13.955 --> 00:28:17.175 I'm going to gather everything I need. 00:28:48.080 --> 00:28:55.040 So I will apply just a line of gold 00:28:55.040 --> 00:28:57.840 on the inside edge all around 00:28:57.840 --> 00:29:02.145 to highlight it and I will make make it look 00:29:02.145 --> 00:29:09.305 like antique gold, just as if it had been there for at least one hundred years. 00:29:11.425 --> 00:29:16.465 The frame looks already very smooth and sealed 00:29:16.465 --> 00:29:20.680 so just one coat of glue should do. 00:29:21.765 --> 00:29:26.095 Let's move it a little further away from you. 00:29:53.770 --> 00:29:56.580 And now, a bit of glue. 00:30:12.515 --> 00:30:14.060 All around. 00:30:22.012 --> 00:30:23.942 Being careful. 00:30:31.355 --> 00:30:36.275 So it just sticks to the edge. 00:30:43.262 --> 00:30:44.702 It's done. 00:30:46.050 --> 00:30:51.910 Now I have time to tidy up a bit before it's dry. 00:31:52.830 --> 00:31:54.535 So let's see. 00:31:59.225 --> 00:32:01.025 Wonderful. 00:32:02.355 --> 00:32:06.375 It's as sticky as it should be. 00:32:15.530 --> 00:32:18.110 Now let's add the gold leaves. 00:32:18.207 --> 00:32:21.556 I'm going to need very thin bands. 00:34:30.005 --> 00:34:32.970 So, here's the first one. 00:34:38.340 --> 00:34:39.950 Good. 00:34:44.085 --> 00:34:45.915 Let's keep going. 00:35:09.590 --> 00:35:11.610 Third one. 00:35:39.430 --> 00:35:41.850 And that was the last one. 00:35:47.455 --> 00:35:50.835 Now let's remove the excess gold. 00:37:34.005 --> 00:37:38.905 Wonderful. And now final step. 00:37:39.125 --> 00:37:44.105 I'm going to slightly burnish the gild so it doesn't look tawdry. 00:37:46.165 --> 00:37:51.800 Lady Millington would certainly not want this to stay as bright as it is. 00:37:56.340 --> 00:38:03.860 I'm going to gently rub the stone all around. Starting here... 00:38:06.877 --> 00:38:08.747 Very gently. 00:38:14.701 --> 00:38:15.701 Good. 00:38:17.088 --> 00:38:18.778 Let's keep going. 00:39:32.515 --> 00:39:34.465 Perfect. 00:39:38.595 --> 00:39:44.260 Now I will just apply a light varnish and it will be done. 00:40:39.250 --> 00:40:47.320 This should dry quite instantly and it will protect the gold. 00:41:47.875 --> 00:41:52.825 Brilliant. My best work so far. 00:41:55.285 --> 00:42:01.790 Now time to remove the clamps and nail the frame to hold everything together. 00:42:48.130 --> 00:42:50.130 Ten should do. 00:43:26.150 --> 00:43:27.680 And ten. 00:43:33.975 --> 00:43:35.625 Yes. It's strong. 00:43:43.815 --> 00:43:46.875 Now let's wrap you up and off you go. 00:43:51.620 --> 00:43:53.340 Dear lady Millington. 00:43:55.940 --> 00:44:00.420 I hope your art piece travelled back safely and lies happily in your hands 00:44:00.420 --> 00:44:02.250 as you're reading this. 00:44:04.585 --> 00:44:08.745 I followed your instructions regarding this beautiful portrait, 00:44:08.745 --> 00:44:12.685 and I will be happy to read or hear your thoughts about it. 00:44:14.505 --> 00:44:18.745 Please visit me anytime. I will be delighted to make your acquaintance. 00:44:20.720 --> 00:44:24.740 And I look forward to discussing your future framing needs. 00:44:27.385 --> 00:44:29.455 Sincerely yours, 00:44:30.351 --> 00:44:31.841 Elsa Gildie.