Worked on my first ever hand made frame tonight. A 14x14 incher, using 1x3 inch Pine. It was fun, a very hands on thing. I can see why so many people enjoy woodworking. Making something out of nothing is always rewarding. Even this simple design, easy frame, was fun.
The rabet, the frame under side indentation where picture, black backing and foam core sits, was a bit challenging, but I got it done. The wooden frame is at the gluing part of things. Will let it sit overnight. I will sand, stain (Charcoal), semi-gloss coat and put on the hardware tomorrow. Then hang the Ambrotype on my wall.
I also bought a white chalk type stain. I will frame the ambrotypes in various colours until I settle on the type that works best for me.
I hope to eventually be making super large 24x24 inch Triptych frames, possibly 35x35 inch. I hope to also make handmade wood frames for my future Gelatin Silver, Salt and Platinum exhibition prints.
The next trick will be to actually get an exhibition at a decent space. Nothing scheduled now, only gallery rejections coming my way. Hope that changes at some point.
When the next show does come. I should have the skills to do my own matting and framing.
Note* Did not cut off any fingers tonight!! That has to be a good start to things 🙂.
Note* Thank you my YouTube teachers!
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| Rabet side of frame, the back. |
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| Glued frame in band strap, drying. |
