Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood
I commonly create these red cedar driftwood (a juniper species) 1/2 log frames to custom sizes for customers. Red cedar undergoes a transformation when becoming driftwood as the river quickly erodes away the lighter color sapwood to reveal the beautiful and bizarre red-brown character of heartwood. It's usually pretty straight as well, so makes for good frame wood. As you can see in the example photos, no two pieces are ever quite the same . . . some can be very knobby and some more smooth with fewer knots. Color can vary a bit too from reddish orange to more dark purplish brown, and some can even have a bit of sapwood left over giving some blondish colors. Your frame is assured to be unique as nature intended! Frame sizes range from 8"x8" to some I've made as big as 24" x 36". Typical depth is 3/8", but can alter the design slightly to accommodate deeper canvas paintings. The wood is sanded to a degree to be smooth, but not destroy the character and finished with my signature oil/varnish blend for natural look. Frames include HD hanging wire and push points. Framing-grade acrylic glass and backer are also options if needed or desired. I can also create custom frames from different types of driftwood, as well as normal wood logs, driftboards, and unique hollow log slices with decent size naturally hollow openings (usually oval and circular shaped). Please inquire!
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Missouri Nature Art specializes in creating unique furniture and home decor using natural or "live edge" wood and driftwood. We have many items we create on a regular basis, but we really enjoy bringing custom ideas to life!
We love working with beautiful lesser known woods that have a ton of character. All of our wood is either rescued, found, or reclaimed/salvaged from Missouri, although we don't mind branching out into other North American woods for certain projects.
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DBDeborah Baldwin
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood4.7Exactly what I asked for. Totally custom job -- smaller size and easel back for display on a shelf. Even included plexiglass and extra push points to secure the easel back. Peeled the protective plastic off the plexiglass, trimmed the photo, placed it behind the plexiglass, inserted the easel back, secured with the push points, and sealed the rear edges with framing tape to keep out dust. Perfect frame for a photo of a primitive rock painting.
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Caren Forister-Smith
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood5.0I'm thrilled with the driftwood frame that Matt made. It is just beautiful and he was a delight. Excellent communication and wanting to make me happy with the final results. This was achieved. I highly recommend his work and will definitely order from him again. Thank you, Matt!
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Chris Lankford
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood5.0Very happy with the frame I received. Matt took my preferences into account, kept to the timeframe he laid out at the start of the project, and showed me pics every step of the way. Will certainly work with him again.
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Joe Visco
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood5.0Matt is a master artist and craftsman. He made 3 frames for me and they are incredible. Everyone who see them comments on how amazing they look. Thank you Matt!
DZDerek Zepp
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood5.0Matt was a blast to work with! He is a true professional and artisan of his craft... Highly recommend his work!
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Will Guterman
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Red Cedar Driftwood5.0It has been a pleasure working with Matt. It would be great if all business correspondence was this cordial, professional and timely. I love the picture frames that were crafted and shipped to me. We are discussing a second project. Matt: thank you for your fine taste, artistry and excellence. Will
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Jody Sniff
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Driftwood & Hollow Logs5.0I asked for a barn wood frame for a print I bought for my husband. It turned out SO good and we get compliments on the picture AND frame all the time. It's become a focus point in our living room and we love it. Thank you!!
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terri parker
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Driftwood & Hollow Logs4.8Working with mat was great. I would recommend mat if u want a professional job done. I was very satisfied with my frame. It was money well spent. I can’t wait to use his services again.
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Kathy Donovan
For Natural Edge Frames Created From Driftwood & Hollow Logs5.0This was a wonderful experience. Matt is truly an artist. The piece is unique, The price was excellent, in fact now that I have the frame, I would have paid more. It is one of a kind, beautiful wood finished perfectly. Matt emailed pictures of the project with questions as he created, allowing me to make decisions on the finished product.
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Jacqueline Freidel
For Driftwood Cedar Log Frame5.0I have no reasons to give a negative comment! The frame is beautiful. The quality of the wood, the treatment, the sturdiness.. Matt was was very easy to work with and flexible. He worked with me through my questions to come up with the custom frame I was looking for. Timing was of no issue to me because Matt communicated the project' timeline to me. Price was that that I trusted Matt for the quote. After receiving the product, I don't feel that any value was lost in the price I paid.
MDMark Dockery
For Driftwood Cedar Log Frame5.0Mr. Faupel did an amazing job on the picture frame. He gave me a time frame, kept me up to date on the progress and shipped it out on time. The frame is beautiful. I can tell he took his time to make sure it was done right. I highly recommend Mat Faupel at Missouri Nature Art.
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Kisha Reihart
For Driftwood Cedar Log Frame5.0I was very pleased with my experience. Matt was prompt and attentive. I was sure that I was trying to order to late. Matt made it possible and I actually got them eight days before I needed them. My frames look better than I thought. This was a great first experience. I would recommend this product and seller to everyone! Beautiful work. Thank You Matt!
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Patty McEwen
For Driftwood Cedar Log Frame5.0Matt was great to work with and I LOVE the product ! He kept me up-to-date on any delays and sent pictures of his progress ! I would definitely work with him again and recommend him and his work to others !!
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