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These are couple of framing projects that I made as I was learning exactly how in the world to make a frame, Note: don’t attempt to make multiple anythings when you have never made one of any-thing… lot’s of learning going on here, I made a jig to cut the 45 angle on my table saw, also learned that no matter how careful you are when framing a mirror, “it will break!” oh and one last thing I learned. Paint does wonders to cover up my lack of woodworking skills… I had a great time making these, great project to hone your skills, routing, cutting angles, making jigs. I’ve gotten much better but it’s still a work in progress, also for wood I like select pine or poplar it’s cheap enough that I don’t mind painting it and it’s nice enough to accept a decent stain. As usual thanks for this forum, there are some amazing projects and information.
-- Gabe, www.blogarican.com
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#1 posted 09-23-2015 03:17 PM
Nicely done Gabe. The finish really suits the style. How did you achieve the weathered look?
Great work, keep learning,
Garry
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#2 posted 09-24-2015 08:18 PM
Nicely done Gabe. The finish really suits the style. How did you achieve the weathered look?
Great work, keep learning,
Garry
Thanks Garry, I do a number of things to achieve the weathered, or patina, or distress looks, once I’m done painting the project, I will apply a coat of stain with an old rag or shirt, very light on the stain and I wipe it off almost immediately after applying, once it dries I polyurethane the piece and lightly sand. If it’s a distressed look well then I try and replicate a distress point where a piece would incur some damage, corners, legs etc. I sand down and around until I am satisfied with it, and then I use a “dry brush” technique to add some depth to the piece. Dry brush is nothing more than lightly dipping a small brush into some flat black paint, and almost dusting the area you want to apply the mark.. well hope this answers your question. have a great day!
-- Gabe, www.blogarican.com
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