Tag Archives: custom picture frame

June Frame Projects

Posted on July 3, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

June has been a busy month as far as frame making goes.  Kind of ironic because I’ve just fallen down that Kumiko rabbit hole and have a project half way started with that.  However, with my philosophy of keeping this … Continue reading →

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Custom Picture Frames

Posted on June 24, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

I recently accepted a commission to do a series of  picture frames for a well known artist who also runs an Atelier here in the Phoenix area.  The profile he was after is a contemporary one that is deeper than … Continue reading →

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10 Board Feet + 5.5 Hours = ??

Posted on May 17, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

How long did it take you to make that?  Many times that’s one of the first things people will ask when they see a custom crafted item.  There’s a somewhat flippant retort I’ve heard: “been working on this all of … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Lovely Vanessa Frame

Posted on January 6, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

For this frame I decided to use a gilding technique where planed wood is directly oil gilded without the wood being sealed.  I wrote an article about this and was honored to have it published in the August 2011 issue … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Christine Profile Frames Completed!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

If you recall from the last POST about this particular series of frames I was getting down to the finish line.  Many steps required to complete this series of 15, 4″ x 6″ frames.  In that post the process of … Continue reading →

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Christine Profile Frame Progress

Posted on October 5, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

As mentioned, this project falls into the realm of mass production but still is enjoyable to me.  What’s that saying about if you enjoy what you’re doing it really isn’t work?  That’s how I feel about this because you do … Continue reading →

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Picture Frames & DMT Stones

Posted on October 3, 2017 by woodworksbyjohn

Over the weekend I was able to install the two large floater frames recently completed, aka The VanDamFloat.  Might as well name them in my clients honor!  The paintings are quite large and this step wouldn’t have been possible without … Continue reading →

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