Metal Sculpture Frame

Great projectTodd. The striping shows pretty well on my computer.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Looks great!

-- gbear, Carmichael, CA

Can you even see color? You’re just a dog.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Perhaps that is why I see it so well.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

What do you use to mask the pin striping? I was originally going to do a big blue stripe on the boat bed but chickened out in the end because I wasn’t sure I could get clean enough lines (I have an el cheapo two stage HVLP unit)

-- I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it. - Pablo Picasso

Is it inlay or molding perhaps?

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

I painted the black lacquer first and then did a clear coat. I let that cure overnight.

I had masked off the areas that I was going to paint red. When I removed the tape, I carefully cut lightly next to the tape so that the layer of laquer would not run wild during removal, peeling off where I did not want.

Then I did a real tight taping job with blue masking tape to cover the black. I normally use the green “lacquer” tape but I was out.

I used a gravity feed spray gun for the red lacquer and sprayed several thin coats. This kept the lacquer from being to heavy and melting the tape and adhesive on the tape.

After scoring and carefully removing the tape from the black areas, I sprayed the whole thing with a final clear coat which really brought everything together.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Fantastic work, as always, Todd! What other new projects do you have in the Cooper house? I can’t get enough of that place – or of your designs!

I have another piece that I am designing for the entry way. It is a closet with floor to ceiling doors that have a 70-30 (approx) split over the opening. The design in the doors will have an abstract relief sculpture on them.

I also have to build a 1/3 scale model for a yard sculpture that will be eventually made in steel. It will look like something from a museum of modern art.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

amazing…

-- Matt, Napa, CA...SING WITH ME: "Sum...sum...sum...summ...summ...summ...summertime..."

Thanks again for sharing your top-drawer work and an insight into the process. Glad to see your computer glitches seem to have been alleviated.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Beautiful piece, Todd.

I imagine that it’s a real challenge to make a frame that compliments a fine piece of art. The combined artistry is fantastic.

-- CanuckDon "I just love small wooden boxes!" http://www.canterburybaptist.org/

After seeing the last picture I can see why you like to work for the Coopers or is that Kathy? LOL! Is that a small bead next to the red stripe or did the stripe make it look that way? Thanks for sharing!

-- " All Things At First Appear Difficult"

stunning artwork; stunning wood-artwork; and according to CarverRog – stunning lady :)

sounds like a partnership is forming for future works!

-- "Functional WoodArt" by Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

The frame accentuates the sculpture perfectly.

-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1

Beautiful frame, Todd.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

That is beautiful.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Nice work as always. The frame really accentuates the piece.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

The frame has an inner profile that steps down towards the art work area. The frame thickness is 1-1/2” and creating the relief visually lightens the frame even though it keeps its mass (basic design principle).

I took photos during design and construction so that I may share. I have done this on other projects but you have seen my struggles with posting photos to blogs. Hopefully I will be able to share now that I have figured some things out.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

That is a really eye catching piece. Very nice! The artist isn’t hard to look at either.

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

A great job Todd. The frame nicely shows off the artwork.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Great piece, and your part is the frame to a perfect picture. Oh wait that is what it was designed to be.

Todd too bad you can’t be home when you are doing all this work.

Great job.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

Fantastic work – highlights the sculpture beautifully. I love it when artist collaborate.

How often does a sculpture get framed anyhow?

-- The opposite of war isn't peace. It's creation. -- Wood T's: http://www.printfection.com/snbcreative

Best work of art I’ve seen on this site. The frame and woven sculpture are’nt bad either. Good job Todd. jockmikje

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