Case Studies

We currently have on offer at "HALF PRICE" rolls of 23.5ct Gold Leaf, 12mm x 20m at just £20.95 each.  These can be purchased from our Special Offers section on our website www.wrightsoflymm.co.uk or call us on 01925 752226.  Order now whilst stocks last !!!  

 

This standing lamp is a new design inspired by Rupert Bevan’s background as a gilder. They wanted to create something that was aesthetically both interesting and attractive, which would stand alone as a piece in its own right as well as being understated enough to complement the surrounding interiors.   The stand of the lamp is in blackened gilded steel...

After Pelikan deciding to discontinue the larger 500ml tubs of Plaka Paints, Wrights of Lymm are pleased to be now stocking the new Classic Casein Paint which is a great alternative and available in similar shades to the Plaka.  Available in 500ml pots in Black, Blue, Signal Red, White, Brown, Carmine, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Green, Vermillion, Yellow and Yellow...

After spending his teenage years at art college Brian’s career took him straight on to undertake a long apprenticeship in the art of traditional signwriting and goldleaf gilding.   During his time as an apprentice in Bradford, West Yorkshire, Brian was privileged to work alongside (and learn from) highly skilled artisans in all of the arts and crafts associated with...

We at Glen Beckford Frames were asked by a very prestigious client of ours to reproduce a sample of a Louis XV frame for a painting by a prominent French artist. Louis XV frames are exquisitely carved and gilded picture frames from the period 1723-1774. They have highly decorated and strong corners with empty plain spaces of moulding to give...

Whilst stocks last, we have some seconds of 23.5ct Loose and Transfer Gold Leaf, 80mm x 80mm, 25 Leaves per book. The leaves are slightly imperfect as per the photograph below and are going for an incredible price of just £9.35 for the loose leaf and £9.95 for the transfer leaf.  Order on our website today by finding them under...

Janusz Chyrowski gilder, master craftsman, Continues the family tradition in gilding craft.  Started in 1987 as an apprentice in his father's gilding, carving & restoration workshop. In 1997 diplomed as a Master of Gilding Craft.1999-2005 head of examiners in gilding craft for journeymen and masters at The Lower Silesian Chamber of Crafts in Wroclaw, Poland.  Since 2005 based in London UK.  Works  freelance for bespoke furniture makers, fine picture restorers & framers, antique...