Monthly Archives: December 2018

From Gilt to Black; Frame Do-over

Posted on December 21, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Diane has a life philosophy that I really like. Basically when we look back on things or situations we may find that there could have been a better choice or path than what was done then.   She simply resolves … Continue reading →

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Tabernacle Frame Done, final details

Posted on December 15, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

  Very happy to share the final results of the large, tabernacle frame I’ve been working on lately.  It was commissioned by Christine Vallieres and our goal was to design a frame that combined the traditional style of a tabernacle … Continue reading →

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Frame # 147: Double Floater Effect

Posted on December 12, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Seems as if the last two frames I’ve been commissioned to do are really large sized ones!  Matter of fact, I needed to buy a couple of folding sawhorses from that purveyor of fine tools: Harbor Freight!  The Tabernacle Frame … Continue reading →

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Tabernacle Frame # 148

Posted on December 2, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last published post I had just begun to work on a Tabernacle Frame, an exciting project to say the least.  If you recall, the plan was to first make the spandrel (gold leafed panel that surrounds the painting) … Continue reading →

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