Category Archives: Picture Frames

Current Work — Tropical Walnut Picture Frame

Posted on November 29, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Diane recently completed a painting that moved me quite a bit.  I would peek into her studio every time I came into the house from the shop.  Watching this image unfold was fascinating.  She wrote a blog about it and you … Continue reading →

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Small Picture Frames Complete

Posted on October 27, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is one of the 12 small picture frames with a painting by Diane Eugster.  This is one of the thirty paintings she did for the challenge I mentioned in the previous blog.  You can probably guess why I choose … Continue reading →

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Small Custom Picture Frames

Posted on October 25, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Any of you that work at some sort of art or craft know that, for the most part, it’s a labor of love rather then a viable money making endeavor.  Don’t get me wrong, there are many commissions where I’ve made a … Continue reading →

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Carving and Gilding of Picture Frames

Posted on May 3, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

After the frames were carved and sanded the next step is to apply a coat or two of burnisher sealer.  This is the product you use in oil gilding that takes the place of multiple coats of gesso and then … Continue reading →

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Frame Carving and Gilding

Posted on May 1, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m often kidded by my neighbor who tells me that if retirement means being as busy as he sees me all of the time he’s not so sure he wants to retire!!  Well, first of all; Diane and I don’t like … Continue reading →

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Art Nouveau Frame Update and Fixes!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the Art Nouveau frame in its’ final form with the designated painting by Diane in it.  There has been some “trials and tribulations” in the making of this frame which are mostly due to my own errors!!  I’ll … Continue reading →

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Art Nouveau inspired Picture Frame

Posted on October 31, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

My wife, Diane, has been very busy creating new art work in her studio.  She recently changed her website to dianeeugsterart.com  Since her studio location is on my way to the shop I get to spy on her whenever the … Continue reading →

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Of Beading Tools and Scratch Stocks

Posted on September 21, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

If you followed my blog on the making of the Treble Clef custom box for an Etsy special order you’ll recall the carving that I did for the lid; here’s a LINK to that blog.  To be on the safe … Continue reading →

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Custom Picture Frame Molding: Part 2 — Finished

Posted on August 23, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Before I do the continuation of creating the custom picture frame molding I just have to show you the completed piece.  As I mentioned in the first installment of this blog, my wife Diane; painted this from a picture she … Continue reading →

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Custom Picture Frame Molding: Part 1

Posted on August 20, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

My last post had to do with the process of carving and gilding the first picture frame I’ve made for my wife in several years.  That frame used a custom, basswood molding we had ordered from Foster Planing Mill several … Continue reading →

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