New Layout

I just took this picture yesterday in a new layout I created using recycled wood and two large handmade chalkboards as backdrops. . . Also, I found the two glass jars from a house that was being torn down that was built in the 1800's.

Cool shot of the new red "cove" frame

I just finished taking this picture and thought it was an awesome look for the DA custom frames brand.

Red . the new color

I worked on introducing the new color for my "cove" style frame design . . . Check out the great red color in the pictures below. I also updated my blog header and format. You can currently purchase this frame in the 5x7" size here

Red Traditional Hardwood frame with Black accents

Soon to be introduced into my shop is the Red Traditional Hardwood picture frame
It will be offered in the following standard sizes

- 4x6" - $20.99
- 5x7" - $22.99
- 8x8" - $26.99
-8x10" - $28.99
-11x14"- $34.99

**Like all my frames, this style can be made to any size, just email or convo. me for a pricing quote**
David@DAcustomframes.com

Here's a sneak peak of what the frame looks like . . . .

Bust Magazine

I have been super busy getting prepared for the holidays so I have not done a good job of keeping the blog updated.

Something I'm really excited about, is being picked in the staff gift guide in the most recent issue of Bust magazine.

The frame that was selected is my 8x10 Stacked Turquoise picture frame.
here's a link to the listing

here's a picture of the magazineI will try and do a better job of keeping the blog updated.
later
David

Round Mirror Collection

I am currently in the process of designing a new collection of round framed mirrors. . .I am wanting to design one hundred frames and individually hand number each of the framed designs. . .I would like to introduce one of the mirrors each day for 100 straight days.

here are a few pictures of my sketches:

Frames with Beadboard

I am currently introducing a new line of rustic frames that contain 2 frames in one with bead board in the middle (kind of confusing, see picture you'll understand in 1 second what I'm talking about). . .I am going to start listing this style frame with several different finishes over the next couple of days, check back for updates.

For more information on these frames and for pricing click the link below.
I would like to see MORE . . . .

MODERN solid maple hardwood frame with aluminum insert

I built this frame today, it is made out of a single piece of solid maple hardwood. . .After cutting out the opening and routing the rabbit I inlaid a strip of aluminum flush with the surface of the frame. . .The picture frame holds a standard 4x6" picture. . .check it out, here's a link to the listing. . .
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24273726

10:1 ratio

10:1 ratio

The 10:1 ratio is set up, so that every 10 frames I sell, I will donate 1 frame to a deserving cause. . .Because this is a new charitable outlet for me, I am still brainstorming all of the possible places that I want to give back to. For starters I am donating frames to a few local area schools. I will be updating this section of the website soon, with more details and pictures.

Today I am working on building 30 frames for my 10:1 donation ratio. . .I plan to donate them to two elementary school classes. . .Here is the style frame that I am building, but in a 4x6" size

Hopefully when the kids are done "painting/decorating/covering" these frames, they won't look anything like they do now. . . I can't wait to post more pictures of the finished frames.

The killer frame project

I am writing about the process behind creating this copper floating mirror frame below. . .


I'm not quite sure how I came up with this idea. . .It all kind of just came to me at once. . .From start to finish I definitely had a single design idea that I seemed to stick with! (this does not happen much for me)

anyways here are some quick steps that I took to create this frame

1: Hand built inside and out side frames out of poplar hardwood
2: Drilled over 600 holes to be able to string all the wire and create the floating effect
3: Sprayed both inside and outside frames flat black
4: Copper leafed both frames, with genuine copper leaf
5: I "spray" sealed both frames with a clear gloss sealer
6: installed the mirror into the smaller frame with a piece of acid-free foam board backing.
7: Now I was ready to start stringing the two frames together
8: I used copper speaker wire that I split into two strings (it came with a double wire)
9: This took over 6 hours to wire the two frames together with over 130 FEET !!! of copper wire.
(My arms were so tired after this part, you'd be surprised how tough it was)
10: I installed hanging hardware
11: It was finished and ready to hang on the wall

here are a few more pics you can also see it for sale at my etsy shop
http://www.DAcustomframes.etsy.com