This one was a while in the making. It's my mom's combined mother's day and birthday gift and it was still late on both counts. Oh well, I think that hand-delivering it to her in Texas makes up for that.
After seeing some of my flowers in other work, Mom requested a floral piece in 'Tuscan' colors, and I think that I delivered.
This is easily my favorite of all the pieces I've made recently, and that favoritism is directly proportional to how much time was poured into it.
The peony alone took a couple of days.
After seeing some of my flowers in other work, Mom requested a floral piece in 'Tuscan' colors, and I think that I delivered.
Because I couldn't find any 'Tuscan' frames with enough depth behind the glass for the flowers, I decided to give frame-making the old college try. I picked up some trim lumber, a miter saw, and wood glue and went to town. I also added decorative hinges to the corners of the frame to add a bit of detail. It's certainly not perfect, but it was quite a learning experience.
Anyone have a good source for frame-making supplies and/or instructions?
2 comments:
this is such a good piece. you have such a talent with paper.
Thanks, I certainly enjoy working with paper.
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