Latest personalised wedding photo frame!

[woodtattoos]

I spent all weekend making two identical frames which are being used as gifts at a forthcoming wedding. Literally back-breaking work... my neck and back were killing me afterwards due to the amount of time bent over them doing the detailed pattern work.

All feedback appreciated!

Si.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3562/3340365469_33c02112d3.jpg?v=0

[Millsy83]

Wow, that is AMAZING!!!!!

My mate Claire is marrying her boyf James this year too!! (Although not until August!)

I just can't get over how good that is :o

[autumn rose]

So much work involved here, no wonder your in agony!

It really is perfect, if you make a mistake is there any way you could rectify it? I m just thinking if it takes hours to do something and then you slip at the very last bit..:o

[woodtattoos]

It really is perfect, if you make a mistake is there any way you could rectify it? I m just thinking if it takes hours to do something and then you slip at the very last bit..:o

Don't talk about that, I'll wake up in a cold sweat just thinking about the possibility!

<puts fingers in ears and starts singing loudly and out of tune...>

la la la la blah blah


There are ways to correct errors in pyro but (touch wood... appropriately) I have not made a mistake yet and don't intend to start. :mummy:

[autumn rose]

Don't talk about that, I'll wake up in a cold sweat just thinking about the possibility!

<puts fingers in ears and starts singing loudly and out of tune...>

la la la la blah blah


There are ways to correct errors in pyro but (touch wood... appropriately) I have not made a mistake yet and don't intend to start. :mummy:

Oh no!! Sorry... Its a good job your so great at what you do then lol

[Moonbeam Angel]

Fantastic, I can appreciate the time and pain you must spend.

Bending over mosaics for hours on end, I know the feeling of back pain so can fully sympathise.

well done, hope the happy couple really appreciate them.

[pepsi]

Oh how wonderful is that ? I have a wooden picture frame that was made for my parents wedding by my father in marquetry I think its called. Still going strong long after they have both gone. It is a wonderful gift for anyone getting wed. It will become a heirloom like mine. beautiful work Si. xxx ;)

[greannancrafts]

Truly amazing work, well done.

I don't really know much about you create your work, but surely there must be a less painful way? Though I guess you have explored all other options/positions.

Lovely

Jane

[nettie]

Lovely work, I love the font too :)

[Madly Creating]

That's gorgeous! :D

[SNOWF1975]

oh that it amazing!! If you dont mind me asking........ how much would you normally charge for a frame like that?

[beckyboo]

amazing work ...you are very talented

I think all crafters are destined to have rough hands,broken nails ,bad backs ( or/and fingers ), clothes covered in fluff/ash/glue/paint/clay etc and stress lines from trying to get everything perfect

don't we sound an attractive bunch,lol ;)

[SNOWF1975]

Speak for yourself!! Im an absolute vision!

(yeah right!) ha ha

[woodtattoos]

oh that it amazing!! If you dont mind me asking........ how much would you normally charge for a frame like that?

I'll PM you... I don't advertise prices on the Forum! ;)



I don't really know much about you create your work, but surely there must be a less painful way? Though I guess you have explored all other options/positions.


It's just down to the fact that I always end up hunched over the table when working on intricate designs, so it's entirely down to poor posture when I get absorbed in my work.

[ms_mandy]

Absolutely Stunning!!

[Auntie Peg]

What a lovely present. Auntie Peg

[onlyme]

It's just down to the fact that I always end up hunched over the table when working on intricate designs, so it's entirely down to poor posture when I get absorbed in my work.

I'm just as bad. I start off working on the easel, and work myself towards the door via the craft table and the floor! My back is always killing me but I never learn! I love your work and the frame is very beautiful.

[samigail]

that's beautiful, I'm sure it will be treasured for ever

[Scorch]

Lovely, lovely work! So neat and perfect!

So, you haven't had to resort to scraping away just a little bad bit with a scalpel, then? Not that I've ever done that, of course... much! :) Mind you, that doesn't work too well if you get it "properly wrong" with something bold...

[indri]

That really is lovely... and the date matches when one of my friends is getting married, so I've got my fingers crossed that I will be going to the wedding and not in hospital doing dodgy breathing exercises and being told to push!

[woodtattoos]

Lovely, lovely work! So neat and perfect!

So, you haven't had to resort to scraping away just a little bad bit with a scalpel, then? Not that I've ever done that, of course... much! :) Mind you, that doesn't work too well if you get it "properly wrong" with something bold...

Luckily not yet... my scalpel is hidden well away in the hope that I will never have cause to use it! :D

[Happybunny]

Beautiful!! I love all your work. Did you design this yourself?
Sue x

[nuky1982]

They are a beautiful wedding present! I'd be chuffed to receive those!!

[butterfly]

That is such a beautiful frame.
I guess most crafters get aches and pains. I know I do.
My back hurts, and I had to stop for a year because my thumb used to get 'locked' with all the twisting and pressure. I couldn't even open a bottle of water :mad:. Keeping my fingers crossed it wown't happen again.

[woodtattoos]

Beautiful!! I love all your work. Did you design this yourself?
Sue x

The Celtic design was created using a small knot sample illustration which I 'expanded'. The font was selected by the customer to fit in with the Celtic feel.

Thanks for the kind words!

Si.