About woodworksbyjohn
I'm a retired woodshop teacher. I build one of a kind furniture pieces and custom picture frames. You can see some of my sell and carvings through my Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodworksbyJohn?ref=si_shop Contact me about your project -- always up for the challenge of unique work.
Those of you that follow me may recall that back in October I had an order for 15 frames from a local artist. These were 4″ x 6″, finished with black and about 4″ wide. She contacted me recently and … Continue reading →
For those of us that have a passion for creating art, the work space is our happy place. Rarely have I talked with someone who hasn’t lamented that they either need a larger space or a more efficient one. This … Continue reading →
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Many artists use some sort of taboret to organize their work area and equipment. Having a taboret placed next to the easel gives them an area for their palette, brushes, and turpentine. It seems that most of the fine artists I know … Continue reading →
I’m just getting started on a frame for a new client who was referred to me by a previous client of mine. How’s that saying go: “referrals are your best form of advertising?” That’s certainly true and I always appreciate … Continue reading →
Celtic designs seem to hold a fascination for many of us, myself included! There’s just something mesmerizing about how the lines go under, over, and around in an endless loop with no apparent starting or ending point. Much like an … Continue reading →
I am really happy to say that I am now officially a member of the artists co-op of the Mesa Arts Center. I’ve mentioned (lamented?) several times over the past few months that the jurying in process was underway but … Continue reading →
About three years ago I replaced my Jet tablesaw with SawStops Professional cabinet saw and opted for the sliding table. This meant changing some of the ways I approach using the tablesaw but for the most part I’ve really liked … Continue reading →
