Category Archives: Carving

Treble Clef Box Lid

Posted on September 11, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

The request for this custom order from Etsy was a large box to store remote controls for her music system.  Just so there wasn’t any confusion as to what the box will contain she asked if I could carve a … Continue reading →

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Fig Leaf Frame Complete — Gold Leaf Tutorial

Posted on August 12, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

This painting and frame is the first collaboration Diane and I have had in almost three years!  She took a hiatus from painting during the downturn of the economy and pursued other artistic endeavors.  I always enjoyed creating frames for … Continue reading →

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Fig Leaf Frame

Posted on August 9, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

In between working on the Selig chairs and the beer server/paddle I’ve also been doing the carving on the picture frame for one of Diane’s pictures.  By the way, she has started a new blog on WordPress, here is a … Continue reading →

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Busy feels Good

Posted on July 30, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

During the warm/hot season here in Las Vegas my routine is to work early in the morning out in the shop and then, as temps hover towards the century mark try to discipline myself to work inside.  At times, the … Continue reading →

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Carving, Italy, & Picture Frames

Posted on July 20, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

As you know, I like to do some carving from time to time but after experiencing the antiquities of Rome last week can only say that I “dabble in carving” at most!  Diane and I were able to spend a … Continue reading →

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Tapping into my Artistic Side

Posted on June 28, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Before I explain the title of this blog let me stress that my wife, Diane, is the definite artist of the family.  She has spent most of her life as a figurative oil painter, been represented by several top galleries, and her … Continue reading →

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Since the Wood in Design Show

Posted on June 17, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I’ve talked about being awarded an Honorable Mention for the Sapele and Big Leaf Maple media center at this years Design in Wood show.  Thought I’d share a photo of me getting that award.  Not to be boastful but it’s an awesome … Continue reading →

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Miscellaneous Postpartum Blog?

Posted on June 5, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

I may end up getting philosophical on you with this blog as the title suggests!  Having just completed the HDTV stand and getting it juried into the Design in Wood competition it’s like a big relief.  After spending some 100 … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Easter but here’s my Egg!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

So, pretty sure you can tell which is mine and which is China’s finest! A new woodworking group has started that will meet the fourth Saturday of every month at Woodworkers Emporium here in Las Vegas.  It’s the same place where … Continue reading →

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