Cottonwood Tree, 8x10 Clear Glass Ambrotype, AMBROTOS KANATA, Waterton National Park, Alberta, 2023
The frame was my first attempt using discarded, garbage pallet wood, with a charcoal stain.
I have started to make my own frames. I invested in all the wood working tools (around $3000 CAD) to make frames for the long term Ambrotype project, AMBROTOS KANATA.
The cost of framing from shops is mind boggling expensive. My thinking is that after an exhibition or two with the Ambrotypes in home made frames, the carpentry tools will pay for themselves.
In the future I will need super large frames for 24x24 inch Ambrotype dipdychs and triptychs. If I can become a better frame maker, those framing costs will also come way down!
The part that surprised me was how much fun woodworking can be. It is a creative and meditative experience. Reminds me of photography!! Who knew!
