My next project, Star Spangled II Tramp art frame, is a patriotic frame which will be flanked with deep tramp art stars in the corners and lots of red, white and blue. I have completed the design, the color chart and the pattern pieces. The pine base frame has been created and sculpted into the design shape. This frame is similar to one I have made previously but like all of my other frames, no two frames are the same. Different details, colors and variations. Each one, one of a kind!
This piece will consist of approximately 120 tramp art pieces, up to 9 layers, rich colors and gold gilding.
I have equipped my scroll saw with a fresh, new blade and am off to cut out the tramp art pieces. Slow, precise and clean!
Happy Tramping,
Angie
Now that school is finally out and the school activities have stopped, our house is starting to get into a new routine and schedule. Between the summer jobs, sport camps and friend time, we are still busy but without the homework load and early wake up times. I have managed to work in bursts of tramp art time and have completed the Sea Breeze Tramp Art Frame.
Let me back track a little. After chip carving the 108 wood pieces, I did a quick dry run to check on their fit.
Looks great! They are ready to paint. Another advantage of this sunny weather, is that the paint drying time is much shorter. Everything got the coats of paint they required and were placed out in the summer sun for a quick dry session.
Now a quick assembly to check on my color combination.
Like magic! After lots of sanding, assembly, antiquing, and varnish, my Sea Breeze tramp art frame was complete. Gold gilding was added for the pop and the back side was finished with a decorative boarder design. I love this sea breeze / orange combination! Very eye catching to say the least.
Happy Tramping,
Angie
