Tag Archives: hand carved frame

Frame #249 Real Milk Paint and their Chippy Product

Posted on March 12, 2024 by woodworksbyjohn

This is the second time I’ve used milk paint from Real Milk Paint Company to finish a frame. I’ve added a link to my blog about that frame. The design and construction of both frames is similar, the only difference … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hand Carved Picture Frames — My Process

Posted on July 17, 2018 by woodworksbyjohn

Why take the time to blog? That’s a question that I’m asked from time to time and the answer is somewhat complicated!  For starters, as a career teacher I seem to have a natural inclination to share with others.  A … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, Carving, custom profile, custom profile, Picture Frames, Tutorial | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 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

Art Nouveau Frame Update and Fixes!

Posted on November 25, 2014 by woodworksbyjohn

Here is the Art Nouveau frame in its’ final form with the designated painting by Diane in it.  There has been some “trials and tribulations” in the making of this frame which are mostly due to my own errors!!  I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Carving, Gilding, Picture Frames, Tutorial | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments