Am trying to get some free pallets from where I work as a security guard. The petrochemical plant I have worked at for 29 years, has a whole bunch of stacked pallets in the back by the warehouse. I am trying to get some of them for my frame making. It would be cool to have an exhibition of frames made from discarded garbage pallets. I like that idea of bringing something back to life and not wasting it. There is an artistic beauty to it.
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Goal: To capture Canada on Ambrotype (glass pictures, 1851 technology). To tell the story of the nation, its people, its landscapes, its industry, its beauty and its tragedy.
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Diptych Frame Design Ideas
Diptych frame design ideas |
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
How to Make a Dip-Trip Frame
Been trying to figure out how to make my Ambrotype dip and triptych frames. I have a couple of ideas. I will start with a 8x10 diptych frame for two of the “Bertha Peak” images before moving up to the larger 11x14, 14x14 and 24x24 inch diptych/triptych versions.
I am pretty sure I can make them. Am gaining some confidence in my recently acquired woodworking skills :)
I think I will try to make a 8x20 diptych frame my next week off.
Video: Bertha Peak Framed Ambrotype
Bertha Peak, 8x10 Clear Glass Ambrotype, AMBROTOS KANATA, Waterton National Park, Alberta, 2023
The frame was my second attempt using discarded, garbage pallet wood, with a charcoal stain.
When it Works!!
Video: Pallet Wood Frame, 8x10 Cottonwood Trees
Cottonwood Tree, 8x10 Clear Glass Ambrotype, AMBROTOS KANATA, Waterton National Park, Alberta, 2023
The frame was my first attempt using discarded, garbage pallet wood, with a charcoal stain.
I have started to make my own frames. I invested in all the wood working tools (around $3000 CAD) to make frames for the long term Ambrotype project, AMBROTOS KANATA.
The cost of framing from shops is mind boggling expensive. My thinking is that after an exhibition or two with the Ambrotypes in home made frames, the carpentry tools will pay for themselves.
In the future I will need super large frames for 24x24 inch Ambrotype dipdychs and triptychs. If I can become a better frame maker, those framing costs will also come way down!
The part that surprised me was how much fun woodworking can be. It is a creative and meditative experience. Reminds me of photography!! Who knew!
Facebook Question?
Question? (From a Facebook wet plate page)
My Answer.
“What type moves you most as an artist? What is most beautiful to your heart and mind? The rest does not matter, if you love it, if you work hard, you will be fulfilled and happy. Hopefully you will create images that matter.”
Time! To Chase My Dreams!!
I hope I have the time left to achieve my dreams! Retirement, leading to more chasing dreams hours in my week, cannot come soon enough!
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