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SMO LANDSCAPE TILE #1: TILE WAITING FOR A FRAME IDEA

Blog entry by DAN posted 12 days ago 230 reads 0 times favorited 4 comments Add to Favorites Watch
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Along with a passion for making my own tiles, I also have built up a collection of eBay studio tile finds myself.

I’ve had this tile, waiting for a frame idea , many years. It has a southwestern feel. The trees are simple, but well done.
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-- work from your heart and your spirit will live forever


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lew

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posted 12 days ago

Maybe something in mesquite with a Thomas Molesworth influence?

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sras

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posted 12 days ago

Hmm, the rough edges make me think that the frame should be set away from the tile so you can see the sides. Not sure how to do that – maybe just capture the tile at two points on each side? Someting like 2 dowels reaching across a 1/4 to 1/2 inch gap. Seems like the frame should be dark …

-- Impatience is Expensive

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drgoodwood

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posted 12 days ago

Consider a standup frame for desk or table-top presentation.
This can be done in a traditional Arts and Crafts style.

Since the back of the tile is signed, set the tile in a groove (dado) or use a rabbet and frame turn points (brass would look cool).

-- Randy, Rustic Artisan, a family tradition. (No PM's - auto-deleted.) - "I am a seeker, not a follower."

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Napaman

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posted 12 days ago

cool…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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