New Pictures

I am continually trying to achieve better pictures so everyone has a better idea of what my frames are like without being able to touch them. . . Check out a few of the pictures I have taken recently. . .I used simple objects that are white and blend with the background to help the picture frames stand out.

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 . . . .

Front Page of etsy

this frame made it to the front page of etsy . . . . WOOOOHOOOOOO

I've had a great response to these rustic frames with a modern side to them!

check it out

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

Barnwood frames

I have now posted a bunch of sizes of barnwood style frames. . . I wanted to add this type of frame to my shop and now I have.

These frames are eco friendly because I use a wash to create the barnwood look, I hand distress each frame individually to achieve this look.


here are a few pictures if you want to see more check out my etsy store

Jewelry Line

Check out my new shop on etsy that was created by me and my girlfriend. . .It consists of hand made jewelry including necklaces, rings, bracelets. . .I will be adding new stuff real soon

here is the link to the page

38sidewalks

here is also a peak at one of my items. . .it is a hand made cocobolo exotic wood ring

Rustic Modern

I have expressed in previous posts the popularity of the rustic style these days in home decor. . .I have designed and built new frames that can fall under the category of rustic, but also because of the repetition and lines of three of the frames with mirrors put together can create a modern look!

Look at the pictures below and you can see what I am talking about. . .I really wanted to design some frames with mirrors that would fit in many different styles. . . Depending on how you display the mirrors also effects the style. . .the more random asymmetrical layout creates more of a modern look when the three mirrors vertically looks very traditional.

If you want more information about this set of mirrors check them out using the link below.

3 distressed pine mirrors

Silver Leafing

This post is all about silver leafing/gilding

I have recently posted my silver leafed frames


HOW TO:

I have discovered that the most important part of leafing is the base coat. . . I spray my frames with paint and I sand each frame between each coat. . .The trick I have found to get the smoothest finish is by using 000 steal wool.

After getting the initial base coats finished, I brush on adhesive with a foam roller.

Wait 30 min.

And start putting on the Leaf

You can use wax paper to hold the leaf while adhering it to your surface.
I choose to just hold the individual sheets with my fingers. . .I feel I have the most control with this method.

After I'm finished adhering the entire surface I spray gloss sealer.


Check out the pictures below. . .the first few are for sale on my etsy site www.DAcustomframes.etsy.com

Also I posted a picture of the pretty large order I just filled for a newly married couple in the United Kingdom