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I do just a little woodworking and I have recently made some basic picture frames with stained poplar (a wood that's cheap and readily available). They came out OK but I would like to make some frames that (a) really stand out and (b) maybe don't require staining (i.e. will take a clear finish), so that I can assemble them and clean up the corners before finishing, and (c) don't cost an arm and a leg. (I've had trouble with the stain producing dark lines at the corner seams as the stain soaks into the endgrain).
I saw a frame recently done by Ken in lacewood. That looks really great, especially since it only required a clear finish to look that way, but is lacewood readily available and how much does it cost? I would be making them to frame my photography that I sell so cost is a concern.
Can anyone else suggest any other wood types that would be a good choice for me to try. And I do live near Philadelphia and I know of a couple of local lumberyards that sell a variety of wood types.
Thanks
- Matt
I saw a frame recently done by Ken in lacewood. That looks really great, especially since it only required a clear finish to look that way, but is lacewood readily available and how much does it cost? I would be making them to frame my photography that I sell so cost is a concern.
Can anyone else suggest any other wood types that would be a good choice for me to try. And I do live near Philadelphia and I know of a couple of local lumberyards that sell a variety of wood types.
Thanks
- Matt