We at J.P. Weaver Co. would be hard pressed to recommend a better artisan specializing in gilding than Randall Studio. Mark Randall founded his Studio in 1994 and is a third generation craftsman. He learned the art of traditional water gilding under renowned master gilder and picture frame maker Martin Horowitz, and trained under master gilder Peter Stetler, learning the fine connoisseur-ship and technical skills required for sensitive conservation treatments.

As a master gilder himself, Randall continues to learn and implement current conservation techniques through coursework and extensive reading of industry publications, as well as authoring technical articles published for the trade and offering specialty workshops.

Randall Studio specializes in the conservation and restoration of gilded objects. They have extensive experience working with period gilded picture frames, mirror frames, gilded furniture, sculpture and objects d'art.

With over two decades of experience in the time honored techniques of traditional water gilding and mordant gilding. Gilding of new modern objects to reproduce traditional gilded finishes for interior and exterior architectural elements is also a specialty. Randall Studio is committed to providing the highest professional standards in the unique art of gilding.

Mark has garnered the continued confidence of museums, religious/governmental/private institutions, historic sites, collectors, artists, gallery owners, auction houses and insurance companies. He is a member of the Society of Gilders (SOG), the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) and Conservators in Private Practice (CIPP). Mark is superbly accomplished in gilding of new modern objects to reproduce traditional gilded finishes, and is his specialty. Mark also focuses on gilding interior and exterior architectural elements. Mark's work may be done in the studio or onsite as required, for private, commercial and government properties.