Finely crafted spalted tamarind frame with brass splines.
Spalting in wood comes from the natural growth of fungi after a tree dies or becomes sick/compromised. As different fungal colonies grow within the tree, unique patterns and voids are formed. As a result, the wood takes on an incredibly beautiful look that speaks to the chaos of nature and the circle of life.
To make these, I carefully choose which and how each piece will fit in the frame. Once glued together, a groove is cut in order to add the brass accent splines and provide additional strength to the miter joints. Once the frame is assembled, I fill any larger voids caused by the spalting to create a uniform surface. I then route an 1/8" round-over on the most prominent edges, sand everything to 220 grit, and finish with two coats of Rubio Monocoat hardwax oil, leaving a satin finish.
Due to the highly labor-intensive process, material cost is relatively negligible. Therefore, different widths of frame are priced the same.
*NOTE: If the size you're looking for is not available, please reach out via my shop's messages and I can get it added.
Specifications:
*see pictures for a sketch of the frame's profile
Order includes:
Picture frame
Basic hanging hardware
0.1" High quality, non-glare clear acrylic
1/8" Tempered hard backer board
Finely crafted spalted tamarind frame with brass splines.
Spalting in wood comes from the natural growth of fungi after a tree dies or becomes sick/compromised. As different fungal colonies grow within the tree, unique patterns and voids are formed. As a result, the wood takes on an incredibly beautiful look that speaks to the chaos of nature and the circle of life.
To make these, I carefully choose which and how each piece will fit in the frame. Once glued together, a groove is cut in order to add the brass accent splines and provide additional strength to the miter joints. Once the frame is assembled, I fill any larger voids caused by the spalting to create a uniform surface. I then route an 1/8" round-over on the most prominent edges, sand everything to 220 grit, and finish with two coats of Rubio Monocoat hardwax oil, leaving a satin finish.
Due to the highly labor-intensive process, material cost is relatively negligible. Therefore, different widths of frame are priced the same.
*NOTE: If the size you're looking for is not available, please reach out via my shop's messages and I can get it added.
Specifications:
*see pictures for a sketch of the frame's profile
Order includes:
Picture frame
Basic hanging hardware
0.1" High quality, non-glare clear acrylic
1/8" Tempered hard backer board
