With a hard mold, the replacement putty can be added to the frame and imprinted in-situ as shown in the drawings below: Prepare by removing all glue and dirt from under the detached gesso. Eventually, you will get the hang of it and get a clay mold that will be a good fit. I used burnt umber, black and umber and made a mix tat perfectly matched the old dirt in the cracks. Question: A moulded plaster of Paris frame is cracked right across in three places. I didn't know that it was plaster on wood until I found this Hub. Several inexpensive clamping systems are available and our favorite is the Powertec brand of band clamp: Ratcheting Bar Clamps: even if you are not planning to take up framing, this highly-rated band clamp is worth buying. The end-grain of wood sucks up glue so use a 50-50 mixture of water and wood glue to seal the grain. It comes in a variety of colors and I have used it for restoring/repairing. First, check the newly molded material, fill any gaps with new putty, and then sand it smooth ready for gilding. Complete repair, including gold-leafing, is the province of restoration experts but, do not be afraid. Have about 20 minutes before sets up too much. I read this in a little book I checked out of the library and gave it a try. Try the molds first. What do you think? I tackled an entire width of a frame that was missing the bottom half of the plaster. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on June 23, 2011: Amanda, here is my suggestions. Carved wood dries out and becomes brittle if not correctly preserved by oiling and pieces often break and fall off. I will try it tomorrow. Pour in the plaster. However, I am stuck! Otherwise, follow the restoration steps outlined in this post. Thank you so much for taking the time to post such a great source of information! I would try building it up with a couple of thin layers of plaster, let it dry really well and smooth. Thanks. Allow this to dry before applying full-strength glue. 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Then fill the space with 2-part epoxy putty (we like Epoxy-Sculpt available here on Amazon). One of the commonest types of damage is the delaminating of wood veneers that are applied as decorative finishes to the surface of wooden frames. (Air-drying modeling clay, available here on Amazon, can also be used but is not as strong as the epoxy). (I like the blue stuff because it comes off easily and doesn't leave any of itself behind). Now comes the hardest part of the whole process. 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We recommend Dick Blick matte Acrylic white for Metropolitans White #15 finish and Rising White #17 finish. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on April 18, 2010: I am glad you found the hub helpful, babalooga. HAVE ONE WITH A WONDERFUL PICTURE THAT WAS MY MOMS.SHE ALWAYS LEMON OILED HER FURNITURE BUT I DON'T THINK SHE USED LEMON OIL ON THIS FRAME. Clean dirt with a soft brush ,then wipe surface with mineral spirits - petroleum based cleaners only. This should make it harder when it sets up. Glad it worked . Sand flush and paint. I am going to use this technique to repair a 100 year old frame my wife and I have carried with us for seven years after it slipped from its' hangers. Fine frames should be repaired by a professional , using compo material. Clean the wood substrate to remove the old glue. Corner braces may not work on very thin moldings because the screws can split the wood, but they are excellent for heavy picture frames. Never use abrasive cleaners or strong chemicals like ammonia or acetone without very careful testing. These markers are available from most art supply stores. And guess what I found in this little book? Let me know if there is anything I can do. maple frame would use a maple filler. If the glass seem's to be cracked, handle the frame gently and wear gloves to prevent injury, After clamps are lifted, carefully remove glass out of the frame. Don't worry about making an exact fit. If it is a little too big to fit neatly into the spot to be repaired, just keep shaving it down until it fits. With some experimenting there are probably other markers that will work just as well. Have used epoxy wood in repair jobs. I have a couple of old gilt framed pictures (1820s) and in places bits of the frames have fallen off. Question: I have a late 19th. A coat of polyurethane would be a better sealer. It is covered by red-colored clay called bole before being gilded with gold leaf. Lemon oil contains a solvent and it might damage the paint or the plaster. Continue to sand out the scratches until smooth as you remove the finish. American picture frames are generally made with. Price and other details may vary based on product size and color. Going to show my hubby these instructions before we ruin this antique!!! Great tutorial! Let dry and remove. To strengthen the corner mitres joints, place sponge packing in the edge of the frame and using a sash cramp carefully pull together. HI, WAS LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO TAKE CARE OF OLD PLASTER FRAMES. It compares the damaged and undamaged parts of the frame. The only drawback is that the ones in good shape aren't cheap, and the ones that are cheap are in poor repair. It is only upon close inspection that the replacement parts can be seen. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on September 10, 2014: Thanks for the question Kate. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on August 06, 2010: If I can do it, I am confident you can too. Sand the wood to create a rough surface for the epoxy to stick to. Proceed to let sit for 1 hour until dry. Repairs can be made using the same methods used for replacing missing gesso except that the finishing is by wood staining rather than gilding. I brushed it in and wiped it off and you are right it looks amazing. I like to use clear plastic disposable cups. Once I read it, I thought, hey I can do that. The hardest part of the whole thing is getting a good plaster casting made. Sometimes veneer blisters without becoming detached. After reading through the instructions, I said to myself, "I could do that." I got a great deal on a frame for $3 and could not pass it up. Do it gently. When you use it make sure to do so in a well ventilated place. Quick question - did you spray paint the whole frame once you were finished fixing the broken parts? If the joint is still strong, just fill the hairline gap with epoxy putty and complete the repair as shown below. Could I use superglue to stick the frame together? Sand off the excess putty. (Dust the mold with a little corn starch or talcum powder so the putty does not stick). So two items are needed: mold-making materials and epoxy putty or Plaster of Paris to cast into the mold. To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Answer: I just seal with a little of the plaster used to make the mold. As an alternative to using veneer: fill the missing areas with epoxy putty, plastic wood, or suitable filler like Mohawk epoxy putty. RGNestle from Seattle on August 05, 2010: My mother has a lithograph and a plaster mold frame which came from my great grandmother on my father's side. You are exactly right! Thank you for your tutorial on old frames. Really like the how-to! Gesso is a mixture of chalk, white pigment, and animal glue that is molded to form ornate, three-dimensional decorations on traditional frames. Study the frame materials and choose suitable cleaning agents. You may have to experiment with the level of the background to get it to a point where the scroll work is even with the surrounding areas. Add the Plaster of Paris. dowel through the joint. Take a piece of the clay and make a small block with it. Very Impressive! We recommend Dick Blicks matte off-white acrylic paint for our Rising Warm White #18 finish and Rising White #20 Antique White finish. Is there any trick when it comes to painting the frame with the gold leaf? Measure any dimensions with a tape measure to get an exact measurement of the glass, then cut with a glass cuter. the knees are the first to go. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on May 02, 2012: Again, I am so glad you found this helpful. Oh, woe is me; what's a poor girl to do? You may have to make a few to get the look just right. the missing gold leaf is actually a leaf on the part of the frame that is curved so the plaster mold is finished on the wrong side of the curve, it is like a belveled part of the frame. The steps are: remove the artwork, clean off the dirt, reglue the corners, replace missing veneer and gesso, refinish the frame then re-install your picture. V-nails are used by professional framers to reinforce the corners but they require expensive tools like this top-rated nailer available on Amazon. The stages are: squidge on the putty and mold it flat with a palette knife (the smoother you get the putty, the less sanding you will have to do). Completing this fix, a few helpful tips to look out for is making sure you have the correct tools, this fix is an important part in making sure you get to show off that favorite photo! And if I can do it anyone can. Then make a mold of the scroll work on the corner that is kitty corner to the one that needs the repair. Thank you SO much!! reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on September 04, 2012: As always, I am so glad that you have found this hub helpful. Magic markers which work well as a touch up material on black, charcoal, graphite and wood tone finishes. Let the frame dry completely. You want to ink only on the damaged edge and not on the surface of the frame, next to the touched up area. Hope this helps. If there is only one loose corner, or if the separations are slight, you can sometimes re-glue without taking the entire frame apart. Insert new glass onto frame, and push down side clamps. Good luck and let me know how it turns out. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on November 28, 2016: I always just repaint the whole frame. 3. press the mold and the plaster to the frame curving it as you do. If I dont have replacement veneer, how do I repair a damaged picture frame? I appreciate it..Tony. And I did. Solid wood frames are also embellished with 3-D decoration mainly created by carving. for 1/8 panels with 1-1/2 1-3/4 cradles, for 1/8 panels with 2-1/4 2-3/4 cradles, Tips for The plaster is cracked and some pieces have fallen off. It's beautiful. Carefully detach the loose pieces, clean the substrate and glue the pieces back using wood glue. Then, there are three main approaches: Carefully remove the damaged veneer and trim the missing areas to make a simple straight-edge shape for replacement. The clay will be used to make a mold of the undamaged parts of the frame so the damaged parts can be filled in. Small photo frames are not worth fixing but if you have a decorative, carved, or gesso frame with a gold leaf (gilding) then the following condition issues can be tackled by a competent handyman or woman: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Mark each side so you will know how the pieces fit back together, then separate them using a rubber mallet. The main steps are: Many frames have cracked and loose gesso. We are also members of the Skimlinks affiliate program and may receive commissions from associated merchants like Home Depot and Lowes If the corner joints are loose the frame must be taken apart and re-glued. We are using the Extra Black (P-99) from Chartpak for the Black #13 and Charcoal #14 finishes. Now you have the mold for the missing parts. Good luck and let me know how ii comes out! If you still have the glass in it, use that blue tape to mask around the edges. That should duplicated the curve of the frame. If your treasured frame has been damaged or if you have bought an antique frame at an estate sale how do you find out if your broken picture frame is worth repairing? It is a shame to let such beautiful frames go to waste when it is so easy to fix them. Most traditional gesso has an undercoat of red bole that gives a subtle warm, sub-color to the gold. Mohawk Finishing Products Epoxy Putty is available in numerous wood tones. Furniture Refinishing Restoration on May 25, 2012: Thank you for all the information. In this case, the best strategy is to puncture the blister by cutting a small slit with a sharp utility knife. The clamp is made of die-cast aluminum alloy. I know too wet isn't good, but would mineral or lemon oil help? reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on May 20, 2016: I would need to see a picture of the frame but I am thinking that to duplicate the curve try 1. spay the frame with cooking spray. Now take the modeling clay and soften it up in your hands so it can be easily worked. From the picture it looks as if there is a gouge out of the corner. Question: What do you seal the new plaster with? The finished products has so much shine! But then again, I don't own most products that should be in every home eh reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on April 19, 2010: I am so glad you found this hub helpful. Hi Reddog1027, Thanks for this tutorial! Exact replication of pattern is tempting and have thought about using molds, but have enjoyed sculpting the missing pieces. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on October 20, 2012: The only tricks to the gold leaf is to use in a well ventilated area as it has some very volatile solvent as it's base and use one of the foam disposable brushes so you don't have to worry about cleaning it up with another solvent. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on March 24, 2015: Sorry to take so long to reply but I have been under the weather. Now I know I can do it and your instructions filled in the gaps in my knowledge. Wow, that does look like something that's not too difficult to do. I would suggest checking out places that sell architectural salvage to see if they sell the size nail you need. If you use a flexible mold, you have to take the cast material and carefully sculpt it to fit back in the frame. The maximum clamping range is approx. These fillers are available for different types of woods. DOES IT NEED OIL TO KEEP IT FROM DRYING OUT? Also, could use bondo. Is wood glue suitable? I just bought a gilded plaster frame today that is in need of some restoration. I was staying away from old frames with damage such as you describe feeling that they were not repairable. Question: I need to repair long narrow chips along the side of my plaster frame can I just use plaster of Paris to fill in the area that is missing? I have tried taking a mold of the entire in-tact corner but I just cannot get it. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on June 03, 2011: DannieP, glad you found this hub helpful. All the rough edges and the back of the piece need to be smoothed out. On wood tone frames most professional picture framers use a brown colored markers for touchup and most art supply stores should have a good selection to ensure you get the correct tone. If ound a 1966 article on it that used spackle and said to use 1/4 c picture varnish and 1/4 t burnt umber and 1/4 t raw umber oil paint to glaze it and then wipe it off. Should I brush wood glue all over the frame then paint when it is dry? Can anything be done? It was so easy that I thought others would be looking for this kind of info. Use it to level the bottom edge of the mold. Use only enough to get it clean because if the plaster gets too wet, it will get soft. reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on June 09, 2012: I would just clean it with a damp cloth. I need to repair a thin layer of plaster on a frame, how do you make the plaster harder and that it will stick to the frame. Touch up material such as wood filler, magic markers, & acrylic paint can be used to repair them. Thanks so much. link to How to fix a scratched glass tabletop - professional advice! Can add less hardener to prolong set time. My interests are varied and range from gardening, to herbs and herbal medicine, resale shopping and anything that is old or interesting. I love to buy old picture frames because, well, I like old stuff. Wealthmadehealthy from Somewhere in the Lone Star State on January 24, 2010: This was a wonderful hub!!! Question: I have a really ornate frame on a large mirror. I took a limited edition print we had purchased and made a frame to measure and did some repair on it. Attached to the back of the frame they dont show when the picture is on the wall. Remove the back of the frame and find a safe spot for it. Do you think I could just fill the hole with plaster of Paris and smooth off the edge straight. when I made the mold correctly, It is too solid to use, the leaf is curved correctly, but now I have a solid piece of plaster of paris reddog1027 (author) from Atlanta, GA on February 06, 2016: Glad I could be of help. Iron with care, place protective cotton fabric under the iron if you are nervous. Any oil would keep the paint from sticking to the frame. As the sun shines across the table the scratches annoy you. If you dont have picture framers corner clamps, you can use bar clamps arranged at right-angles as shown below: Apply woodworkers yellow glue to both miters, clamp and squeeze together. rope around frame and pull together ). We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. They are nails used in putting up paneling or by upholsterers. If the frame is warped or seriously damaged by smoke or water throw it in the garbage. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. The first thing to do is to thoroughly spay the part of the frame being used to make the molds with cooking spray. HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Glad I've found your advice in repairing the frame. Thank you. You want it to be as even as possible so it will fit snugly onto the frame. Mix up a small amount of Plaster of Paris in a small container. Do the same for the back of the plaster piece. You did a fantastic job of presenting all the steps. To restore the missing veneer: remove the loose material, clean the substrate to remove the old glue, fill the space with epoxy putty or plastic wood, sand the putty, then paint or stain to match the original veneer.

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