finishing advise and framing

[GrampaJim]

Still new at this, so I am looking for advise.  I have been doing OK with most of my work, so I thought I would dive in and try some word art using spiral blades for a Christmas gift.  This is cut from 1/4" BB ply and its about 15" long and about 4" high.  Just finished cutting it today.  I would appreciate advise on:

 

Finishing.  BLO, Tung oil, etc.

Framing it on the cheap.  I know I can take it to a frame shop for $$$.

 

Jim

 

[Multifasited]

I think a rustic frame would be excellent for that beautiful pc.,Look at past posts ,about frames there are many how tos ,if you want to make your own ,if not Dolar tree Might have something ,it's not a normal size . Even t&g flooring has a grove in it ,just rip it down ,4- 45 degree corners ,I don't know how much or what tools you have in your shop ,! Table saw & a miter you could make your own ,With a router you could lap joint and rout a rabbit ,! hope that helps others will be along . 

[amazingkevin]

Us Wisconsinites do it right,Great looking project perfect subject!

[heppnerguy]

If you would like to dress it up with the smallest amount of expense and yet enhance it, try this one. lay your sign on a board 1/2 inch thick, but about an inch or so overlapping each side. take a 1/4 inch metal washer and place it against one of the outside walls of your sign. take a pencil and put the point in the circle of the washer and keeping the washer tight against the  sign, draw a line with the pencil, completely circling the sign. (be sure you hold your sign down firmly against the board you are drawing on ) then cut out the backerboard on the lines you just drew and paint the sign whatever color you choose  with quick drying spray paint. When the paint is dry, glue your sign to the backer board you just made and put a hanger on the back. It will really set off your sign, make the words stand out more clearly and the cost is minimal. 

  There is one idea for you

 

Dick

heppnerguy

[Phantom Scroller]

Jim the scroll work is excellent the framing is plain as said before the rustic option would be good or router scallops all around the frame and spray paint the scallops black and sand the front leaving the black edge as per sample here. Roly

[ike]

The Scrolling is excellent. The framing is a matter of taste make your own or buy one. I get most of mine from Church Rummage sales. Not many going on now but next summer go to all that you can find and stock up. Here the frames at these events run $0.25 to $0.75 Just be selective and find those in excellent shape. I have boughs New ones at rummage sales for as little as $0.50  all sizes and even rustic ones.

[dgman]

Excellent cutting there! As far as a finish goes, any oil will do. I use a 50/50 mix of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. The linseed oil will impart a golden yellow color to the BB and bring out any grain in the wood. The mineral spirits thins the oil allowing it to flow around the wood and cutouts easier and will allow the oil to dry in about 24-48 hours. If you don't want to make a mix, Danish oil or tung oil will work and do just the same. I use the 50/50 mixture because in the long run, it is cheaper.

I use an old baking pan to soak the project in. If the project is bigger than the pan, you can brush it on. Just make sure you cover the wood evenly. Use rubber gloves to do this. After the wood is coated, wipe off any residual oil with a clean rag then set aside to dry.

Once dry, I use a semi gloss spray lacquer as a top coat.

One bit of warning. Do not lay oily rags in a pile, they can self combust! I hang them over the edge of a metal trash can for twenty four hours, then you can toss them.

I store the oil in an old quart mason jar.

I use this method for every project I cut with great success!

[Rob Roy]

Good advice Dan, and it appeals to me me being Scottish. IT'S CHEAP!!!!.      

Rob Roy.