Category Archives: Picture Frames

Tabernacle Frame #291

Posted on September 14, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

I always enjoy it when I’m commissioned to make a Tabernacle frame, it’s a different twist on frame making and allows a lot of creativity. To really get a sense of how the piece will turn out I like making … Continue reading →

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Carving the Frame #290

Posted on August 25, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

This is the design that I will be talking about and sharing my technique with you. As with the majority of my work the frame is for a painting by my wife, Diane Eugster. I like to take inspiration from … Continue reading →

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Frame #240 Art Nouveau Carved Motif

Posted on April 22, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

The title of this painting is Tapestry and it’s painted by Diane Eugster. This piece is oil on panel measuring 18″ x 24″. To compliment her work I wanted to carve a very low relief, Art Nouveau motif with the … Continue reading →

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Carved Frame and Paring Chisel!

Posted on November 17, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

I have been working on this frame that I will use for the upcoming class from Charles Douglas. This class is about creating the Dutch Black finish and is the first Zoom meeting will be the first week in January.  

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Frame Talk #4: Traditional Water Gilding 23k Gold Leaf

Posted on August 6, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

In this edition of Frame Talk I’d like to give a short explanation of the traditional water gilding process vs. oil gilding.  There is absolutely no comparison to the final results of these two processes.  Very difficult to photograph but … Continue reading →

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Count Your Blessings!

Posted on July 12, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

Not sure how things are where you live but here in Phoenix we’ve become a hotbed for the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s times like these when it’s sometimes a struggle to find the positives and not get discouraged.  If you’re an … Continue reading →

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Walnut Picture Frame #201

Posted on June 27, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

As a furniture maker for me it’s all about the wood so when I get an artist client that needs a frame and wants it made of wood in all its natural beauty I get excited!  I just completed this … Continue reading →

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April + May + Covid-19 = Shop Changes

Posted on May 26, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m certain that this blogs title isn’t a shocking revelation to anyone, this pandemic has changed us and the world we live in tremendously.  If you too are an artistic type you’re probably somewhat accustomed to working in isolation but … Continue reading →

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The Color of Asphalt – Frame #197

Posted on May 5, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

An advantage I have when it comes to doing frames for my wife, Diane Eugster is that I get a sneak preview of her work when I go into her studio.  Many times what I see inspires a frame design … Continue reading →

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Frame Talk #3: Ebonizing Basswood

Posted on April 14, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

Earlier this year I did a blog post on ebonizing Red Oak for a picture frame.  It brought a lot of responses and comments and while I was doing the process I also tried the solution on a piece of … Continue reading →

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