Category Archives: Scottsdale Adventure

Scottsdale Frame #4: Flower Nouveau

Posted on February 19, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that this frame has reached the burnisher/sealer stage I feel as if I can show it on the blog.  I’ve decided to call it Flower Nouveau since there is some of that style incorporated into the design.  The inspiration … Continue reading →

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Waterleaf Frame Complete — Next!!

Posted on February 15, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Before I get into the work on the next frame, allow me to share the final result of the Waterleaf one just completed.  Toning and giving the finish a sense of age without making it look like it’s been through … Continue reading →

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As Others Saw Me!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

This blog is totally unrelated to my woodworking so maybe somewhat difficult to write.  You’re probably aware that Diane and I are spending 6 months in Scottsdale as our 20th. anniversary trip/celebration.  The goal and purpose is to really immerse … Continue reading →

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Waterleaf Molding — Gilded

Posted on February 9, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

The question in my mind was would I be able to lay the composition gold into the carvings on this waterleaf carved frame and thankfully, the answer turned out to be yes!  The previous blog about this frame had to do … Continue reading →

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Waterleaf Molding — Exercise in Repetition!

Posted on February 6, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

  A very classic design for moldings is the waterleaf motif.  Although they appear quite complicated its form comes from a series of cuts made with specific chisels in a given sequence.  Whew, all that being said as an ultra … Continue reading →

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Share the Completed Frames

Posted on February 3, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Finding a good location to photograph these frames has proven difficult!  At home I’ll use the side of the house in the mornings before the sun hits and the lighting is really quite nice.  These are the best I can … Continue reading →

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New Picture Frame – Celtic Knot

Posted on January 28, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Frame designs are chosen for a couple of reasons but one major one is so that I can develop different carving skills.  A fairly common theme would include interlaced patterns like those found in Celtic designs.  I have a friend, … Continue reading →

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Short Follow-Up on Leaf Motif Frame

Posted on January 26, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and I know the quality of that picture will have a lot to do with that!  That being said I’d like to have a photographic history of the frames made during … Continue reading →

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Gold on the Leaf Motif Frame

Posted on January 23, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

If you read my last post the first carved frame of the Scottsdale adventure was ready for the gilding step.  I use composition gold which I like to refer to as Dutch Gold because of my heritage.  However; Diane feels this … Continue reading →

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First Scottsdale Adventure Picture Frame

Posted on January 19, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

So it begins — the first of hopefully many frames that I’ll be able to accomplish on our 6 months Scottsdale adventure!  This one features the corner leaf design from Chris Pye’s series.  What you see is ready to be … Continue reading →

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