Tag Archives: Carved Picture Frames

November; Another Month Gone!

Posted on November 27, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

This has been a good and very warm month here in Phoenix.  My work is increasing as more people hear about me and decide to ask me to work on their projects.  One that is 99% complete that I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Carving, Finger Joint Box | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Picture Frame Carving Tutorial: Part 2

Posted on May 14, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the general outline of the frame has been carved it’s time to separate and model the leaves to give some life to it.  Although I drew those separating lines in my initial steps it’s better to do them … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Hand Tool Woodworking, Picture Frames, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged , , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Carving, Picture Frames, Scottsdale Adventure | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

La Niña Mariachi Frame Complete

Posted on December 14, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

    I must admit that I’m more than pleased with this frame and the painting: In the blog I wrote about the development of this frame I mentioned how watching the painting develop each time I walked by Diane’s studio … Continue reading →

Posted in Picture Frames | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Gilding, Picture Frames, Tutorial, YouTubeVideo | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment