Tag Archives: Basswood

Christine Profile Picture Frames Take Two!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Those of you that follow me may recall that back in October I had an order for 15 frames from a local artist. These were 4″ x 6″, finished with black and about 4″ wide. She contacted me recently and … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Picture Frames | Tagged #20 biscuit, aging black frames, Basswood, custom picture frame, Japan Black, Liberon Black Bison Wax, Liberon oil free steel wool, Peterman Lumber | Leave a comment

Creating Custom Profile Picture Frame Moldings

Posted on November 10, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, block plane, custom picture frame, custom profile moulding, Japan Black, Red burnisher sealer, router table, tadpole sanders, Timber Woodworking | Leave a comment

Floater Frame — A Furniture Builders Method

Posted on September 8, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

To be sure, if there’s one thing I can be accused of it’s of over-building and/or over-thinking a project. Recently Diane asked for a floater frame for a recent work of hers. I can’t show the completed picture of it … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, Diane Eugster art, Diane Eugster Paintings, floater picture frame, gimlet, Liberon Black Bison Wax, oil gilding, Timber Woodworking, toning gold leaf, toning picture frame | 1 Comment

Frame #104 Faux Sgraffitto

Posted on April 26, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

According to the Merriam Webster dictionary Sgraffito is a form of decoration where the surface is scratched away to reveal another color below it. Its origin is Italian and it’s used extensively on frames. This is the second time I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Hand Planes, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, Beading cutter, custom frame molding, faux sgraffito, hybrid woodwork, Lee Valley Small Plow Plane, picture frame | 6 Comments

Ocean Waves Frame — Shining Brightly!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

And, that’s really not a good thing! Yesterday morning this frame was gilded along with a short section of the molding that will be used to see how the different toning affects may look. If you’re unfamiliar with what’s commonly … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, burnish, burnisher/sealer, composition metal, dust shield, Liberon, Ocean Waves frame, oil gilding, Phoenix custom woodworker, portfolio, shellac, shellac.net, slow set oil size, super blond shellac | 6 Comments

Ocean Waves Frame Progress

Posted on December 15, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Ah yes, it’s been a long time coming and now the plan to become known as a custom, boutique framer is under way. My goal is to establish my work here somewhere between those frames that are priced in the thousands … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames | Tagged Anthony Thieme, Barger Moulding, Basswood, Carving, custom picture frame, Foster Planing Mill, hand carving, Ocean Waves frame, Scottsdale Artist School, WoodworksbyJohn Molding #1 | 1 Comment

Mary May Carving Project: Rose & Lily

Posted on May 1, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Carving, let’s talk about it! My main focus in carving at this point is for picture frames. That means they need to be fairly low relief and able to be gilded without the leaf faulting too much and showing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged Basswood, carving flowers, lily carving, Mary May Traditional Woodcarving, parting tool, removing background, rose carving, setting in design, v-tool | 2 Comments

Modeling Career vs. Woodwork Career

Posted on April 2, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

The final painting that David Kassan did of me can be seen in his Facebook post. This class ended on Easter and I didn’t get to take pictures of everyone’s paintings. Several left the day before, probably to be with … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist Model, Carving, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged Artist Model, artist wet panel carrier, Basswood, David Jon Kassan, Scottsdale Artist School, Stanley #271 Router Plane, wet panel carrier | Leave a comment

Always Learning & That’s a Good Thing!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

As we’re coming up on our first full week here in Scottsdale I’m finding that I, a life long teacher; am now in the different role as the student! I’ve taken classes through-out my life (much to the chagrin of … Continue reading →

Posted in Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged Basswood, Bowsaw, Chris Pye, CME Handworks, Foster Planing Mill, frame saw, rosette | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Carving, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames | Tagged Basswood, Carving, Diane's painting, fish tail gouge, Foster Planing Mill, picture framing, skew | 1 Comment

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