How to make your own "ANTIQUE" Picture Frames

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In this video Andrew Tischler walks you through the process of framing a GIANT LANDSCAPE PAINTING. Later in the video he shows the process for creating your very own faux antique frames using seconds from the framers shop, putty, filler, primer, spray paint, gold leaf and plenty of elbow grease! This is a fun project sure to create something interesting and unique!
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[@peebee44]

Being a retired Signwriter I was amused watching you apply the gold leaf. If you are going to do this often I would recommend you buying a Signwriter's Gilding Tip which is made of fine squirrel hair and picks up the leaf easily and can be applied and tamped into the crevices with the same brush. Get the 4" not a small one. Great video.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

I will give this a shot! Thanks for the tip!

[@BengtRosini13]

Is that what I see Kafka using when he uses gold leaf.

[@peebee44]

@@BengtRosini13 Don't know Kafka

[@dahar54]

You only need a squirrel gilders tip when applying real gold, not for metal leaf.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

When I worked at Seaworld in Orlando, the shop I worked in was and probably still is divided into a sign shop and a scenic arts shop. I was a scenic artist, now retired. I have watched a 'seasoned' sign painter apply gold leaf to a sign that's on the Journey To Atlantis gift shop. He used real gold leaf and we were up in a scissor lift. I was painting some of the graphics while the guy applied the gold leaf. It was really interesting to watch him do this. He used a badger hair brush and it was his own personal brush.

[@reginaoatley2767]

Tip (from a framing shop owner) : Use a color matching marker (preferably wood markers) on the edges of your frame so the joints won't show the raw wood..😉. Love your frames!!! You did a wonderful job.

[@RowanCarey42]

So refreshing to see somebody show their mistakes, I was cracking up when you started swearing at your messed up cut. I do that kind of stuff all the time. That Milford Sound painting is amazing! That has to just make a big statement when walking into your gallery.

[@white_men_sek4878]

I don't get it, how someone can dislike this. This work effort and attention to detail, the quality. Your videos are absolutely awesome.

[@lindamclean8809]

They look amazing. ❤❤❤

[@goldfinder4498]

@@lindamclean8809 I Agree! I love his videos.

[@tericolledge5335]

You are so unique fun and generous with your knowledge. I've got a big smile on my face that will last a while as I skip off into my day...my studio. Thanks heaps.

[@kirstenk3791]

Amazing. I usually feel quite critical about 'fake antique' anything. But the amount of consideration, effort, and ingenuity you have put into these frames cancels out any 'fakeness'. Love it!

[@rccullis1134]

Clamp with bicycle inner tubes. Attach together as needed. You can exert an amazing amount of force with these.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Wow! What an idea, I had not thought of that before. :)

[@dez3332]

Was just doing hrs of research on making my own frames then viola, there's Andrew showing me how ! Thank you, thank you for the GREAT info. Massive painting is fantastic!

[@paulmolz9129]

It was fun to watch this, I worked at a frame company left to build cabinets, now retired and picking up the art work I left behind.

[@du1082]

You are so lucky. Wish I could be like you.

[@inknfire2431]

One of the things they were teaching us about gold leafing in art school is that it's not recommended to touch it with your hands because it becomes darker where you've touched it so they told us to use tweezers to hold it instead. But since you're going with an older look for the frame I think this will be working at your favour. Also makeup brushes are really soft and are perfect for pushing it in and removing the excess. Hope this information was helpful. Love your work Andrew!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Great tips Joana, This isn't gold though, its schlag. I wonder if it would have the same effect.

[@elainehowell1683]

Absolutely love the effect of the dusty finish! This video brought back memories of my 72 yr old grandmother making her own antique style frames in her woodshop, for her paintings. She purchased trim moldings and put them together with various finishes, similar to yours but not nearly as elaborate. Your frames are the perfect compliment to your breath taking paintings! Thanks for sharing with us Andrew!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks so much Elaine!

[@heyjude4real]

Wow, I came here to see how I can make one.......nevermind, I'll just keep searching estate sales, thrift shops, etc. You are a Master at this!

[@nikkiswenson54]

Milford Sound is seated in it's perfect frame! I love painting but I also am a lady carpenter! I enjoy woodworking and antiquing processes! Liquin instead of the gold leaf adhesive is a great idea! Thanks, Andrew! Your videos are super awesome!

[@sdeorio]

Try mixing rottenstone ( weathered siliceous limestone used as a powder or paste for polishing metals) with your liquin for that dusty effect.

[@Kayseurounet]

You put so much work and give out so much knowledge in each of your videos, it's mind blowing. This one is no exception. It's always such a pleasure to watch them and listen to your talking.

[@natlisan]

As both a professional artist & framer myself, I must say you did a great job selecting the frame for your large painting! The frame's scale & colour complimented the painting without distracting you and actually draws you into the painting, which is exactly what you want!

[@natlisan]

@Michael Jones You can always learn even as a pro!!! I literally work as a custom framer, with over 12 years of experience. I am also a professional artist with over 20 gallery shows under my belt and placing top 30 nationwide in Canada for The Kingston prize.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks for the comment Nathan, I appreciate the feedback, and for the record I value your expertise - ignore the trolls.

[@natlisan]

@@AndrewTischlerArt Thanks Andrew! I got sucked for a second there!

[@almerindasilva2917]

Wow! The size and beauty of your Milford Sound painting is breath taking. It's like you're standing there looking at it live on location (without the sand flies). Great video. Great ideas. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@c0rse]

That copper oxide 'dust' look worked way better than I was expecting.

[@mrivera10001]

Thank you Andrew. Glad you fix any issues your video had. Thanks for re sending it out again. Really appreciate

[@ollie54able]

Awesome skill set beyond your painting skills. Very inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to show the viewers (me) the entire process. I am learning so much from many of your videos. I have painted 2 oil paintings in the past, but for the past few years I have been painting in watercolors (realism & cartoons). I am being inspired more and more to go back again using oils. Probably sooner than later. Thank you.

[@equidel1]

Three years later, I came back to this video, bought a gilding kit, and framed one of my larger paintings the "antique way". I was a bit nervous before getting into this project but I admit it has been fun and looks awesome. Thank you for the video!

[@terrychancellor4593]

This was wonderful and right on time. I just today acquired a massive and beautiful frame in a silent auction that needs work on its gold leaf and edges. I was going to research how to repair and tone down and you covered every aspect I needed. Thank you!! I'm always on the hunt for quality, cost effective frames for my work!

[@MahmudulHasan-ii3yw]

Your antiquing process is just brilliant

[@heyhey4488]

Dude, you are seriously talented. When you finally revealed your large painting framed on the wall, I was blown away that you actually painted that. Dang. Hats off to you.

[@neilrazdan1457]

After I retired from my Day Time Job as IT director,, I took up photography and Oil painting as my "what am I gonna do with all this time now I have!"" When it came to framing them, I realized it was soooo expensive! So, I took a job with Deck the Walls picture framing. Learned to do custom framing, and gathered some unwanted beautiful frames. I used some that were standard canvas size. I still have some that are not so standard size. I do have miter saw, and I know what to do with those frames. Sell them to youuuu !!! Nawww. I'll customize them one more time. Thanks for this nice video, and awesome paintings of ocean wave and Australian Gorge.

[@lisaburt7118]

I love the elegant simplicity of this huge frame, and it really sets off your painting without dominating it. The painting isn't bad either :)

[@matelo1433]

After watching this immediately I went to the tip, garage sales, and salvos stores and found a bunch of frames and finally made my own. I then applied too much antiquing to the frames but I love that I did cause it creates an ancient shipwreck aesthetic which Would be perfect for a seascape! Thank you for sharing this Andrew, Love your vids keep it up!👍

[@EvlNabiki]

This is hands down my favourite video of yours, it's everything after my own heart; beautiful creativity for a fraction of a cost with generous inspiration from the past. I kept hoping for a verdigris frame as well! I so badly want to try this but live in a tiny flat

[@mailie6403]

Andrew, you are extremely talented. The large frame looks amazing and I enjoyed watching the video.

[@neilcramond_fineartist]

Awesome and informative as usual Andrew.

[@cadykyst4457]

Every finished painting, of yours, is another miracle.

[@angiem7520]

I've "ooh"ed and "ahh"ed over the frames as much as the paintings within them at times, they are certainly works of art in their own right. You've done a beautiful job with pieces of scrap material, fantastic

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers Angie!

[@Palletknifepaint]

Gorgeous and tempting process

[@lkogirl9869]

Thanks Andrew. It's always nice to watch you do your stuff. You are so talented and your attention to detail shows in everything you do. Thanks for the 2 free months of skillshare too.

[@loustamand8132]

that was great..really like the ones you made from the pieces you bought of all different sizes..Can't wait to see more paintings in those frames...

[@angelakarter6269]

Dear Andrew, thank you so much for showing your human side, (framework frustration) and super human efforts. The frames are magnificent and one if a kind, which we all are! As usual, your videos are jam packed with awesome instruction and you get all of us excited to try! TEAM TISCH!!!!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks so much for the comment Angela!

[@daviller74]

It's like you've been reading my mind. I've started making my own frames for my paintings, and this is video is spot on for what I have been interested in doing. I have several paintings now that need frames and I'm so glad that I've held off until now to make them because my imagination needed exactly this! Cheers fellow painter, thank you for sharing and for all your work.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Cheers David, I'm so glad you'll find this helpful as you make your own frames. :)

[@derekstocker6661]

So very well done, love the whole of what you do and the painting is great too! Learned from this no doubt.

[@michelegilmer4679]

Great video Andrew, gosh it looks so much fun. Very unique frames

[@errordotdot1007]

amazing and beautiful work! Love them! It is so relaxing to watch someone do such precise work.

[@johnsutcliffe338]

So love this - I got myself a Morso guillotine and have been making basic frames for my paintings - this inspires me to do more composite framing and good advice on colours too thank you Andrew!

[@svetlanamanning5155]

Absolutely incredible!

[@kamranjoon]

Thank you Andrew for yet another brilliant video. To the point, down to earth and refreshing!

[@gailwilson273]

Another excellent and informative video, Andrew. I continue to learn lots of techniques from you.Thank you!

[@PatriziaAlaimo]

Love Love Love your passion, it shows in every step you take!

[@artbonita]

Wow! Absolutely gorgeous.

[@tariqsiddique1383]

Excellent. Hats off for your talent and passion.

[@potdarmaithili]

So informative! Thankyou so much for taking the time n effort to show us the process. Your studio is sooo beautiful and welcoming! Absolutely love it!

[@flowercamelliaispure8209]

This is amazing!!! You are an amazing artist as well as awesome Crafter.... keep up the good work.

[@cherylbutler446]

LOVE these!

[@CarlOlsonArt]

Beautiful! I'm going to give this a go - it's a great way to combine two loves - oil painting and woodworking. Thanks for the inspiration, Andrew!

[@maldoori238]

So much to learn from Andrew. I enjoyed watching your wonderful skills and inspiring technique. Thank you 🙏

[@user-rx7uh9mg4f]

I think this is the best video I've watched on KZbin. No joke I absolutely LOVE when you scraped off some off the black to show the burnt umber underneath! Thank you so much Mr. Tischler for working so hard and sharing such precious knowledge and experience with us. #hugefan

[@joyceobeys6818]

Wow, the blue n pinkish colored one is gorgeous!

[@HalfWarrior]

Really cool Andrew! Great job nice to see this !

[@karlorangenhaut3005]

It was so much fun to watch this video. I also love your kind of humor.

[@lese91]

I'm gearing up to make my own frames in a similar manner and never would've thought of the "dust" component. That's genius. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@kristinstiles7746]

You are such a great teacher. You get right to the point, and you are so pleasant! I love your work and your videos.

[@lindaashley9130]

This was so informative. I really enjoy your sense of humor. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tricks.

[@samwebb1014]

Gorgeous!

[@rababshak]

This is Art. So cool, I enjoyed it so much... Everything you do is high-end

[@seanfarrellsullivanhasemotions]

MIND BLOWN! Andrew you are beyond talented.

[@theonlycontessa]

So pleased Andrew to see you using traditional rococo style mouldings so brilliantly. I bought a huge job lot of damaged gold frames at an auction, they were originally from a London Cork Street gallery, and for very little money. After watching your video, I’ll be able to restore and use them. Great video.

[@mrebpropertiessobota3326]

Framing makes the illusion better, DEFINATELY!

[@carlosfastcar1]

you really do inspire me ... thank you friend

[@brucewayne-cn4vd]

Yessss!! I've been waiting for this video for so long :)

[@barbaraoertli5947]

Inspiring! And fun to see the gold leaf work. My Dad was a sigh painter in San Jose CA and I remember him working with it, I actually have his old kit and need to try it! Love your videos.

[@tomatosoup44]

That shot where you introduce the picture frame chopper looks really cool!

[@empoweringwomen-hv7fx]

Beautiful frames. Nicely done. You are very talented

[@2annawen]

Great job I love it!!

[@taylorvanbuskirk8040]

I don't have all your amazing equipment so I buy frames at a discount store and then use techniques you use to change their look. They go from a cheap look to a really high end look. It really IS fun!

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Hey man, that's the way! It's about being resourceful!

[@screamingpirhana]

I worked for a couple of years in a high-end picture frame shop in Naples Florida (Michael Mesnik Fine Picture Framing, highly recommended) and he was taught in DC by a European framer for 10 years. He would join frames by drilling holes for small nails and gluing, but before you apply glue, always put black or dark magic marker along the inside raw wood parts of the frame so that any alignment glitch doesn't show wood. Or if it's gold, I guess a gold pen. I used to always mix waxes to fill in frames too, even old frames. I can hardly go to a top museum or gallery without bemoaning the neglect of those fabulous old frames. Love your work and you're doing a great job. I gasped at the size of that huge frame.

[@kevingaughan3170]

Thank you so much for sharing your videos. I wasn’t aware you could paint over gold leaf. Love the patina looks you’ve achieved. Extremely useful information. Thanks again, Andrew! 🙂

[@Gaurinathan]

Oh my. I haven't felt so inexplicably excited by any other youtube video ever. Thanks for sharing what you do...

[@naomishachar3341]

Thank you so much, you made me go back to gold leafing my frames........Great video!!!

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

Honestly these are stunningly beautiful

[@jesss917]

Love the framed Milford Sound painting - looks fantastic! Thanks for showing your 'frankenframes'.

[@terralina1121]

this kind of paintings will be like proof for generations to come , how it was once the earth! with love from Italy 💖

[@equidel1]

All I can say is: "WOW!"

[@jkart]

Thank you so much Andrew Tischler.

[@cambiumlayer1318]

This was fun to watch Andrew. The gold frames look so beautiful against the beautiful blue skies. That large mountain painting is magnificient!. Thank you.

[@LittlewingKD]

Thank you so much for teaching me so many things.

[@JMan377]

I LOVED the gold ones. Amazing work

[@AngelLopez-ef6zt]

I can’t imagine how much will be changed for a frame like what you created!

[@lunazamoraart]

My favorite frames too! Nice

[@CypressVintage]

Amazing talent, taste, and work.

[@zalooloo]

This was a fabulous video. I have worked some with gold leaf and loved watching how you did. Also, the antiqueing process was fascinating. I can't work with such large frames anymore at my age but am going to try some of your techniques on smaller frames I have in storage that I haven't wanted to use. Love your teaching Andrew--you are a delight to listen to.

[@AndrewTischlerArt]

Thanks so much Anne! I appreciate the comment. :)

[@matimurray5078]

Great job, not just your paints but the beautiful frames.

[@LiloUkulele]

AWESOME PAINTINGS!

[@thomasgeorgeart]

You have changed my life Andrew. God bless you more and more and more and more

[@annbornstein45]

Fantastic!

[@winsomsalmon2307]

Andrew i love these frame

[@fayee8986]

Brilliant!!! ❤ keep them coming 🤩

[@charnechristensen]

Wow so informative would love to try it out myself. Thank you Andrew.

[@Art_naqaa]

Just love it.

[@lisafroment856]

It’s beautiful Andrew

[@maryannsullivan7631]

Great job!

[@dr.hagarelgammal]

like to see other artists make their own frames, I love making my own frames too but with mixed media without wood, but you gave me some great ideas in this video.

[@dianeoconnor8310]

I absolutely love buying old, discarded frames and customising them to fit my paintings! So many great tips here! Thank you!

[@rosered103]

yup...I browse the thrift shops, for a couple of dollars, a great frame to redo. :)

[@DrCarlaSeleme]

Wow, so glad I stumbled on this superb video. Thank you for the inspiration. Very much looking forward to trying this.