Icesay
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Bespoke Frames, by Icesay on Mar 20, 2016 19:56:13 GMT 1, Hi All.
I've been collecting driftwood from all over the south West of England for many years and making sculptures, garden features and picture frames.
Here is an example of one of my picture frames:
It takes me days to produce each one. The one above is about 100 cm by 70cm. Each piece of wood is attached like a jigsaw puzzle interlocking with the previous piece. I finish with boat varnish which bring out the colour and texture of the wood.Each frame is a work of art in its own right. A labour of love.
No two frames are the same.
I am offering to take commissions if anyone is interested or if you wish to comment please feel free. I can do almost any size.
Look forward to your comments.
Hi All. I've been collecting driftwood from all over the south West of England for many years and making sculptures, garden features and picture frames. Here is an example of one of my picture frames: It takes me days to produce each one. The one above is about 100 cm by 70cm. Each piece of wood is attached like a jigsaw puzzle interlocking with the previous piece. I finish with boat varnish which bring out the colour and texture of the wood.Each frame is a work of art in its own right. A labour of love. No two frames are the same. I am offering to take commissions if anyone is interested or if you wish to comment please feel free. I can do almost any size. Look forward to your comments. |
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tab1
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Bespoke Frames, by tab1 on Mar 21, 2016 8:20:35 GMT 1, Hi All. I've been collecting driftwood from all over the south West of England for many years and making sculptures, garden features and picture frames. Here is an example of one of my picture frames: It takes me days to produce each one. The one above is about 100 cm by 70cm. Each piece of wood is attached like a jigsaw puzzle interlocking with the previous piece. I finish with boat varnish which bring out the colour and texture of the wood.Each frame is a work of art in its own right. A labour of love. No two frames are the same. I am offering to take commissions if anyone is interested or if you wish to comment please feel free. I can do almost any size. Look forward to your comments.
What method do you use to clean the driftwood?
Last thing you want is the print to be effected by mould , bugs etc?
diydriftwood.com/how-to-clean-driftwood/
Above applies to aquariums but with the above mentioned is it safe with prints?
Hi All. I've been collecting driftwood from all over the south West of England for many years and making sculptures, garden features and picture frames. Here is an example of one of my picture frames: It takes me days to produce each one. The one above is about 100 cm by 70cm. Each piece of wood is attached like a jigsaw puzzle interlocking with the previous piece. I finish with boat varnish which bring out the colour and texture of the wood.Each frame is a work of art in its own right. A labour of love. No two frames are the same. I am offering to take commissions if anyone is interested or if you wish to comment please feel free. I can do almost any size. Look forward to your comments. What method do you use to clean the driftwood? Last thing you want is the print to be effected by mould , bugs etc? diydriftwood.com/how-to-clean-driftwood/Above applies to aquariums but with the above mentioned is it safe with prints? |
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Icesay
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Bespoke Frames, by Icesay on Mar 21, 2016 12:56:26 GMT 1, The method above is primarily to ensure that tannins do not leach into the aquarium and discolour the water and to of course ensure the are no germs, parasites or harmful bacteria.
Personally I dry the wood out and then in effect cook it over a low heat for a long time. I scrub it and varnish to seal it.
No more risk than any wood frame to a print.
The method above is primarily to ensure that tannins do not leach into the aquarium and discolour the water and to of course ensure the are no germs, parasites or harmful bacteria.
Personally I dry the wood out and then in effect cook it over a low heat for a long time. I scrub it and varnish to seal it.
No more risk than any wood frame to a print.
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