Tag Archives: oil gilding

Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Posted on March 18, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

I’m betting that many of you have heard the phrase so that’s why I’m using it for this blog. It’s a phrase that has been attributed to many different people. This frame showed up on my Pinterest one day and … Continue reading →

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A bit of Whimsy and Milk Paint: Frame #280

Posted on February 14, 2026 by woodworksbyjohn

Here’s the most recent frame from my shop and it was fun to create so thought I’d share the story! It’s oil on canvas measuring 12″x16″ and by my wife, Diane Eugster. When I first saw it in her studio … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, Carving, closed corner picture frame, custom picture frame, Diane Eugster art, oil gilding, RMPfinishes, shellac, Veritas skew rabbet plane, Veritas small plow plane, WoodworksbyJohn | Leave a comment

Two Frames: #270 & #271

Posted on September 3, 2025 by woodworksbyjohn

Things have been somewhat disorganized in the shop lately! I needed to replicate a previous frame (#256) to send to Diane’s gallery in Carmel to replace a painting sold there, somewhat confusing but it involved a commission Diane received through … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, Carved Peas, Carving, custom picture frame, custom profile, hand carved picture frame, oil gilding, Veritas small plow plane, WoodworksbyJohn | Leave a comment

Silver Leaf and Textured Cove

Posted on December 27, 2023 by woodworksbyjohn

The title of this 18″x24″ oil on stretched canvas is The Parisian, painted by Diane Eugster. Since posting this frame and painting I’ve received a number of comments about how the frame was made and how long it took. It’s interesting to … Continue reading →

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Covid won’t stop me!

Posted on December 17, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

Right before Thanksgiving I tested positive for the dreaded Covid even though I’ve taken the vaccine and boosters. I suspect I picked it up in crowded Disneyland but that trip was worth it because we were with my son for … Continue reading →

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Making Tabernacle Frame #234

Posted on November 19, 2022 by woodworksbyjohn

There’s a feature of WordPress I really like called image compare that allows you to see the final results and then slide the arrow to the other side to view the backstory. The backstory on this frame is the full … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Basswood, composition gold leaf, custom picture frame, custom picture framer, Diane Eugster art, oil gilding, tabernacle frame, tabernacle picture frame | 5 Comments

Count Your Blessings!

Posted on July 12, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

Not sure how things are where you live but here in Phoenix we’ve become a hotbed for the Covid-19 pandemic. It’s times like these when it’s sometimes a struggle to find the positives and not get discouraged. If you’re an … Continue reading →

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Frame Talk #2: Sherri Profile

Posted on March 1, 2020 by woodworksbyjohn

Establishing myself as a local “boutique” frame maker means I need to let Phoenix artists know and understand what I can do for them and their art. Of course I have some prejudice but I look at the frame and … Continue reading →

Posted in custom profile, custom profile, Frame Talk, Hand Planes, Picture Frames | Tagged biscuited miters, boutique frame maker, closed corner frame, composition gold gilding, custom picture frame, custom picture frame molding, oil gilding, Red burnisher sealer, Rockwell 43-120 shaper, Sherri profile | Leave a comment

Frame #168: Final Work

Posted on August 21, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

If you’ve been following the consruction of this Tabernacle style frame you’ll remember that the last BLOG dealt with how the roof was constructed. That was an interesting challenge that I can now say I’ve conquered; at least for this … Continue reading →

Posted in custom profile, Gilding, Picture Frames, Tabernacle, tabernacle picture frame | Tagged 12kt. gold leaf, airbrush, custom picture frame, gilding, LA Gold Leaf, Liberon Black Bison Wax, oil gilding, Red burnisher sealer, tabernacle frame, tabernacle picture frame | 1 Comment

Picture Frames and a Doggie Ramp!

Posted on April 19, 2019 by woodworksbyjohn

To my way of thinking, a picture frames purpose is to isolate a painting from the rest of the world and subtlety complement the work of the artist. When I design a frame I observe the palette and mood of … Continue reading →

Posted in Artist, custom profile, custom profile, Floater Frame, Gilding, Picture Frames | Tagged 12kt. gold leaf, cranked paring chisel, custom picture frame molding, custom picture framer, Dachshund Ramp, Diane Eugster art, Diane Eugster painting, DogRamp, hand plane use, hand planes, Miniture longhaired daschound, oil gilding, slow set oil size, water gilding | Leave a comment

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