Gordy Fine Art & Framing Company is one of a few picture framing studios in the Midwest that offers handmade, hand-gilded, and hand-decorated frames made from locally milled wood.  Gordy craftsmen use traditional techniques that include gilding with 24K gold leaf and 12K white gold leaf, carving, sgraffito, granito, and compo ornaments.  Available are frames inspired by Dutch and Italian renaissance styles, 19^th century French and American styles, the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 20^th century, and contemporary American styles. They can also craft more modern designs which are less decorative with the focus on form and surface such as wood grain, metal leaf, or other laminate. “Gordy Framing has a long history of reproducing historical designs, creating original designs, and offering museum quality work restoring antique frames,” said owner Carl Schafer.  “We are carrying on the tradition and adding to the portfolio established by Brian Gordy, the company’s founder.”