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The inspiration is from the Elven art in LOTR and Rings of Power

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[–] ReadMoreBooks@lemmy.zip 28 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How is this made?

Drill, jigsaw, trim router, and then the tight corners by hand with a chisel and sandpaper?

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You nailed it! I started with a stencil I made from hardboard using a jigsaw. Then router And the tight corners with chisel

[–] misterdoctor@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Do you have any process photos of this project? It’s absolutely incredible.

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks! I have some videos I’m working on editing together I’ll let you know when I post it

[–] WoodScientist@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 month ago

Lies. That is not a mirror. That's a god-damned magical portal.

[–] stevedice@sh.itjust.works 16 points 1 month ago

The frame looks amazing. Why you decided to use it to hang a picture of a random man holding a phone is beyond me.

[–] Shawdow194@fedia.io 16 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Just saw pic without reading title and thought "that could be from Rivendell"

Sure enough... haha

Great work!

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Awesome! That’s just the look I wanted. I love that style of art and I wanted something like that

[–] wise_pancake@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

I had the exact same thought

Very nice craftsmanship!

[–] ininewcrow@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago

Beautiful work ... I also love the big smile on you, the feeling of achievement of making something amazing.

Congratulations

Great work dude!

[–] CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago

look stunning! well done!

[–] Marafon@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Absolutely stunning work!

My only nit-pick of this gorgeous creation is the grain orientation of the bottom stretcher being horizontal instead of vertical.

Truly inspiring work! And despite your previous setbacks with this project that smile doesn't look like it's going to leave your face anytime soon lol I will have to give this technique a try sometime.

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 month ago

Thank you!

Ya I don’t love that either but I felt it was necessary for structure.

I’m super proud of it!

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

It’s beautiful!!

[–] sxan@midwest.social 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You know, I've only seen your three posts on this project, starting with the first painful break; and commented once or twice; but somehow - through the magic of Lemmy - I feel as if we built this project together.

Seriously, though... knowing now how much work it was, will you ever make something like it again?

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Haha that’s very nice I’m glad you were there to share the experience with me. Yes I absolutely would make it again I loved making it.

And then I could use this mirror to create a new stencil which was the hardest part of it

[–] sxan@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago

Interesting. I'd have thought the hardest part would be cutting out the spaces without breaking any of the legs. This task I can only imagine gets harder and more anxious the closer to the end you get.

[–] prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 month ago

w e d i d i t

[–] crusa187@lemmy.ml 7 points 1 month ago

This came out beautifully - well done!

[–] JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 month ago

The frame is amazing alone, yet your smile as you admire your work is definitely stealing the show here.

[–] MarcomachtKuchen@feddit.org 6 points 1 month ago

That's incredible. Great work!

[–] Beryl@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

Speak friend, and enter !

[–] DontMakeMoreBabies@lemm.ee 5 points 1 month ago

That's awesome.

[–] Shawdow194@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago

"What is this, second age? Worthless.."

-Goblin King

[–] PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Beautiful work! Sorry about your face tho.

[–] NataliePortland@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

lol thanks bro

[–] 01189998819991197253@infosec.pub 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Probably shouldn't post your face on public internet like this, but I'm glad you did, because I have the exact same jacket!

Also, I've been following this project for a while, with all of it's heartbreaks, and it was totally worth it--this turned out awesome!

[–] Hupf@feddit.org 1 points 1 month ago

c/mirrorforsale

[–] Chuymatt@beehaw.org 3 points 1 month ago

Well done! I’ve been waiting to see it!

[–] titey@jlai.lu 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Wow! That is awesome! 👍

Why do you have a photo of your selfie?

[–] SatanClaus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 month ago

I have no clue the actual quality on this as I know nothing of woodworking. But it's gorgeous! I can see the inspiration clearly. After just getting home from Universal studios a few days ago. It really feels like it would slot in for what you are aiming for!

[–] LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 week ago

Going back through your posts like a creeper.

These are all amazing.

[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Looks absolutely stunning!

[–] CkrnkFrnchMn@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

Fine workmanship...

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 1 points 1 month ago

Superb frame!

Weird photo to frame tho, but you have to do you & your floating of goat.