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

Picture frames are better in 3's

I have started to post mirrors and frames in sets of threes. . . Below are some links to my frames that are in threes. . .When posting these in my www.DAcustomframes.etsy.com shop I have made listings for three frames where individual prices are reduced due to buying in bulk.

3 frames grouped together make a huge impact on any wall in any room. . . All the frames I sell have the versatility to hang vertically or horizontally

The set of frames can make a modern touch or rustic touch due to the repetition of the frames in a rustic dark walnut distressed pine finish.

CHECK THESE FRAMES OUT!

set of frames #1
set of frames #2
set of frames #3
set of frames #4





here is an example of a set of mirrors

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