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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

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The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
Excellent!
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
now that's a nice innovation
and yes it brings the subject
and the frame together well

very pleasing

you should both be proud
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
Very nice, I like the dark frame and the way it helps set off the glass!
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
Neat!
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
What a great idea. It really makes the art work stand out.
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
That is great, Lee. Your work enhances the art without drawing attention away from it.
Very nicely executed.
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
It's a really great look. It a frame that focuses the attention on the glass work but is a small work of art in it's own right.

I logged on 2 minutes ago to find an idea or design that i could use specifically for framing 2 stain glass pieces that i salvaged from an old door. Thanks for sharing.
 

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Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
Lee - I'm a big fan of your work. Thanks for sharing.
 

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#10 ·
Frame to Float Fused Glass Art

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


It's about 8 1/2×12 inches. Charming, cheerful, colorful and whimsical. The artist wanted it framed but gave me no real direction. When I sketched my idea and proposed it, she was impressed enough that now, rather than sell it, she sees it hanging in a certain window in her home.

The essence of my idea was for the glass to float in a dark frame (for visual strength and to contain the eye) supported by four keepers of maple.

The frame was mitered and glued and then cut for walnut splines.

Mounting the keepers was accomplished with 1/4" mortises:

Wood Road surface Rectangle Font Asphalt


Wood Rectangle Asphalt Road surface Font


Wood Floor Flooring Font Rectangle


Wood Floor Composite material Gas Flooring


Rectangle Wood Interior design Fixture Composite material


The gap between glass and walnut is about 3/4. Where the thickness of the glass varied, I shimmed the keepers with clear adhesive door bumpers sliced with a razor blade to dimension and stuck to the glass.

Here it is complete, inside view and then shot so the sky was behind it:

Flower Plant Rectangle Petal Creative arts


Flower Plant Picture frame Rectangle Leaf


The finish is satin lacquer. Overall dimensions, 12×15 x 1 5/8 inches.
A very nice frame indeed.
 

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