Silver finish for picture frame

[Alex Jacobson]

I am building a frame for a client that wants a grey/silver frame to match their silver gelatin print (photograph). The client wants it to be about middle grey (not too light, not too dark). I could just paint it with acrylic paint, but that would look awfully flat.

I was planning on using maple, but I'd be open to other suggestions

I've got an hvlp sprayer, and access to a whole bunch of different finishes. I generally top coat with ML Campbell WB lacquer

Any ideas or tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

[Mel Fulks]

To me,black and white photographs belong in silver frames. I would suggest silver leaf ,and of course,point out the use of silver in prints.