This is the first in a series of four - one for each of the Ocean Starr's prints. Here it's just laying on it's designated print for this photo. It still needs a couple more coats of shellac, and I havent quite figured out how I'm going to mount the art or glass. This frame is designed around this particular print, for it's flowery, country sort of feel.

I'll try to do a frame each week. Each will be unique to one of the four prints. The prints are by Ocean Starr. I just do the wood. 

Well, I haven't heard back from the client about the table. Lesson learned, sometimes my best just ain't good enough. Actually, I did hear back briefly. She called and left a message that she is back and would like to discuss options and pricing. I returned the call three times and left messages acknowleding that I got the message and will be home evenings after seven, but have yet to hear from her again. Oh well. I can't deal with poor communication. I offered to do the project for $3500 - a substantial discound just so I could put the project in my portfolio. But that deal is expired. It's a $6500 table and that's what it will cost if she decides to call agian.

That aside, I got a call from another 'potential' client, who want's a custome book shelf cabinet for a small nook. The nook is only 2 inches deep so, obviously, the case will protrude. They (young couple) want doors in the bottom, a slight counter, and shelves above it. Here's what I came up with...

Click on the image for a larger view. The lower part is only 12 inches deep, and the shelves 8 inches. The nook extends to just below the crown molding, but I extended the cabinet to the ceiling and wrapped the crown, to give it the look of having always been there. The finish will be paint - primed then 3 coats of satin oil enamel, sprayed.

I talked to the client earlier today and showed him the drawing shown above. It's a $3000 cabinet, primed, and another $500 to paint it. From our conversation I feel that this one is really going to happen. The bulk of the construction will take place in my work shop, the installation involving stacking the three prefabbed units (oh, it's in three units) and trimming it out. If they opt to have me do the painting, I will do the first couple of coats in the shop, and the final coat after installation.

On another note, I'm concerned about my bestest friend in Bekasi. Her dad had a stroke and I haven't heard from her in a while. I know internet is difficult to access there, and I'm hoping that's why. So Parrot, if you're reading this, drop me an email and tell me what's going on! =]P

I'm enjoying the holiday weekend and will take a little time to go by the hardwood store tomorrow to grab some zebrawood for a little project of my own. I'll post photos when it's done. I'm sure you'll all enjoy this one.

Oh, and winter is over, at least in my mind. So I chopped off my beard. I like change in small doses.

Peace!