Here is a project to make a mirror with carved details to be hung over a fireplace. I designed this one adapting a victorian look to an arched pediment with carved swansneck and a hibiscus center detail.
I start with full size templates and make the 5/4 bottom part of the frame out of 5 pieces and try to keep the grain running generally with the outsides.
The top of the frame is made from 12/4 mahogany but could be layered and glued up out of 5/4 lumber
Shaping the pediment and frame is where templates can come in handy because I can route each layer to the template.
After completing the frame that is adjacent to the mirror I begin carving the swansnecks.This is the really fun part.
Closeup of top detail
Finish is french polishI had a beveled mirror made for the frame
.Sadly this poor quality photo in the shop is the only final photo I have.
Let me know if you're interested in patterns and of course I am always ready to take on unique designs
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