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Kumiko or “down the rabbit hole!”

Posted on May 28, 2018 by

The expression of “down the rabbit hole” came from Greg Merritt who writes a blog called HillBilly Daiku.  He’s been doing some Kumiko woodworking and got me intrigued, I laid some of the blame on him and his response was … Continue reading →

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Gilded Floater Frame in Progress

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

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 →

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Mid-Century Modern Dresser to Double Vanity

Posted on December 1, 2017 by

This project is finally complete and I’ve mentioned it a few times in previous blogs.  The same client I recently made the 15 picture frames for was also in the process of buying and remodeling a new home fairly close … Continue reading →

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Creating Custom Profile Picture Frame Moldings

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

Remember I once referred to myself as wanting to be known as a “boutique framer”?  Maybe a bit overly ambitious but it’s something that has evolved as much out of necessity and as a challenge to see what I can … Continue reading →

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Utilitarian Project: Miter Saw Stand

Posted on October 26, 2017 by

  This was one of those projects I’d been meaning to get around to for quite some time but it seems something more interesting always came up!  I don’t use a “chop saw” too often in my work so maybe … Continue reading →

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More Frames — seems to be a theme here!

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

I’ve been spending quite a bit of time creating frames for Diane’s work lately.  First off, there  is an upcoming show that she has two pieces accepted.  That show is put on by the Portrait Artists of Arizona of which she is … Continue reading →

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Week in Review

Posted on March 26, 2017 by

Wow, doesn’t that title sound like some kind of TV story?  If you’re familiar with the expression about “chasing your tail” you can understand how the past week or so has been.  Seems as if it’s one little project after … Continue reading →

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