Tag Archives: Carving

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 →

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Picture Frame Carving Tutorial? : You Decide!

Posted on May 7, 2016 by woodworksbyjohn

Without a doubt, much of what you and I do as woodworkers is the result of “self-teaching” and a lot of experimentation with a bit of frustration thrown in for good measure! Even with today’s technological advantage of just Googling It, … Continue reading →

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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 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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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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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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Carving and Gilding a Cat for a Lid or Plaque

Posted on April 4, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

In my last blog about this Etsy custom order I shared my method of making a miter cornered box.  The client requested a copper gilded lid with an image of a cat.  We choose this one from free internet images available from … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Mitered Box on the Tablesaw

Posted on March 31, 2015 by woodworksbyjohn

Now that the Mechanical Cellarette can be put on the completed list it’s time to concentrate on a custom order for an Etsy client.  This particular order has been one I’ve been doing convo’s on for quite a while.  The … 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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