Gild & Grain

Gild & Grain is a professional reference and calculation tool for framers, artists, designers, and conservators. It combines historical knowledge, technical precision, and material expertise to help you choose the perfect frame for any artwork.

From Renaissance cassetta frames to modern floater profiles, Gild & Grain gives you the knowledge and tools to make informed framing decisions with confidence.

Key Features
Frame History Library

Explore nine centuries of framing styles, from Renaissance and Baroque designs to Art Nouveau and Mid-Century modern forms. Understand the structural logic behind each style, not just its appearance.

Instant Frame Calculator

Enter artwork dimensions, mat borders, and molding width to instantly calculate mat openings, glass size, backing, and final frame dimensions. Includes a live proportional diagram that updates in real time.

Art-to-Frame Matching

Discover ideal frame pairings for different types of artwork, including paintings, photography, maps, watercolors, and textiles. Each recommendation includes professional curatorial reasoning.

Materials Reference Guide

Access a detailed lexicon of framing materials including wood types, grain characteristics, gilding techniques, museum glazing, mounting methods, and hardware specifications.

Personal Reference Builder

Save custom frame styles, material notes, and artwork-to-frame pairings to build your own professional reference library.

Built for Professionals
Framers and picture framers
Interior designers and art consultants
Artists and photographers
Conservators and museum professionals
Students of framing and visual arts
Precision Meets Craft

Gild & Grain combines technical accuracy with historical knowledge to support better framing decisions. Whether working on conservation framing or modern display design, every detail matters.

Designed for Clarity

A clean, focused interface ensures fast access to calculations, references, and material knowledge—built for professionals who need accuracy without distraction.

Gild & Grain helps you make the final decision with confidence.