Special Frame

My oldest daughter, Wende, earned her Bachelor of Science degree last December. I finally got a frame finished for her and shipped it to her recently. Here are the steps in the process.

I drew the plans in SketchUp. I made it in three parts: Outer frame in cherry, center section with curly maple wrapped in cherry, inner frame in cherry.




Unfinished, then finished with three coats of gloss Arm-R-Seal and one of satin.




After letting the finish cure a couple of days, I added a piece of 1/8" polycarbonate for the "glass", a double mat and a final piece of cardboard for filler.




Almost final look:




And, the final-final photo from my daughter:




Thanks for looking!

Special, indeed. Well done. I like frames made in this fashion. Miters look spot on too.

beautiful work

Great looking frame Bill, congrats to your daughter too.

good work bill!

Beautiful work. A heirloom for the family with important history included.
David

Beautiful frame for a great achievement, well done!!!