Picture Frames - Leopardwood and Peruvian Walnut

[glenn bradley]

Exquisite Glenn! What did you use for a finish?

Thanks Ken. The inner leopardwood frame is Zinsser Seal Coat shellac cut with DNA to about a 1lb cut. I do 2 or 3 coats, whatever gets me the look I want. The inlay is also shellac'd to seal it. You can tape it off to do this with a pad or carefully use a small brush which is what I do riding my knuckle along the edge of the frame as a guide.

The outer frame / inlay is then finished with Transtint Medium Brown and Cordovan in a mineral-spirits:BLO:Cabot's-Gloss blend at 1:1:1. I wipe on the blend until wet and then wipe it off the inlay immediately. I wipe the balance off after 20 minutes or so. I repeat this process one more time. This does not leave a heavy film and really leaves the wood figure obvious but, adds enough protection and gloss for items like this that experience minimal handling.

[Rich Greinert]

Stunning design and excellent execution!

[Phil Mueller]

Really nice, Glenn. Just had to raise the bar a few more notches, didn’t you?

[glenn bradley]

Thanks again, everyone . Small items like frames, boxes, key-catcher/valets and so forth are a great place to make a bold statement with a figured wood without breaking the bank.

I just realized I never posted a fully completed shot. I'll put one up as soon as I get a chance.

[Bill McNiel]

Just plain gorgeous, any other comment would be redundant.

[glenn bradley]

Sorry about the zombie thread thing. I forgot to post one with the glass and photo installed.

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