Not your Usual Picture Frame - Building Process by Ben Prowell

[@benwortman3515]

Ridiculous! Great project.

[@AKGatesway]

What an awesome build! The shapes, wood, veneer...amazing. Loved your leaving the glass cutting shot in there...I have often had the same look! Ha! Keep up the great work Ben!

[@bigben380]

Thank John, the glass was an unseen difficulty in the project. As always, it looks far easier on youtube. Ha

[@AKGatesway]

I you’d ever consider sharing some of the plans for this frame, those of us with far, far less artistic abilities would love to take a shot at this! Wow. Love that frame!

[@bigben380]

I would love to be able to provide plans for my builds. Considering I draw them all the old fashion way, it makes it more difficult. Plus, I only draw what needs to be drawn ( joinery, curves, etc.) for everything else I like to leave it open for changes along the way. This can make build plans difficult, because I would have to go back and redraw a finished product, with the added revision. I've had it in mind, and will absolutely let you know if I decide to pursue it. Thanks again for the compliments, really glad you like the frame.

[@mikestrauss4630]

Just a note: after you have scored the glass, wet the score mark with some water. This hydrolyses the etched mark and helps create a clean break. At least that's what we learned in scientific glass blowing.

[@bigben380]

Awesome! I'll try this next time. Thanks for the advise.

[@AKGatesway]

Great idea! I’ll give that a try!

[@bigben380]

Just thought I'd let you know, I tried your technique on another project and it works perfectly. Thanks again.

[@markharris5771]

I’ve watched 3 of your videos now, the two "Romancing The Craft" and this one. The only reason I got into woodworking was to make A2 frames for my photographs as I was fed up of people putting my archival images in nasty generic frames. I will definitely be "influenced" by this video. May I ask: do you consider yourself to be a craftsman, artist as I'd describe you as both. You videos are of a different standard, not just because of their content but also how they are produced. I read a comment on one of your other videos that you are undersubscribed, I totally agree and have done my bit by adding one more with the bell rung. It’s a great image too, but be careful using glass out of old frames as there’s usually no UV protection with them.

[@tooljunkie555]

Love ambrosia maple! Nice work bro! Just subscribed. Idk if u sub other channels but would love to have on board..look fwd to seeing more of what u do and have done!