Lady of Shalott - Original Frame

A WellSnazzie Collaboration Based on the Alfred Lord Tennyson Poem "The Lady of Shalott" (and in particular 1842 Version Part IV).


This stunning handmade frame is made by aldwarke. Loosely inspired by Kit Williams pieces, Aldwarke took an idea and created something truly spectacular with it. The combination of American oak and meranti are such a complimentary pairning, and show off the Baltic pine background beautifully. Baltic pine is ideal for wood burning also, so that makes my job so much easier.  The frame is made so seamlessly that the Baltic pine background slots in snugly. This had great significance when it came to the woodburning, as any slippage would have resulted in misalignment and disaster. Things that people often overlook in such things are the finish and the surface. The frame arrived clean, and sanded so smoothly that it looked polished. Working with this type of piece  makes my part so much easier.