Construction of the frame stage one - woodwork

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  • Carved capitals

    Carved capitals

    Woodwork
    The frame was made out of jelutong (hard wood). Mouldings were hand cut with chisels and planes and the following elements were carved, the capitals, dentils, beads and 'bead and reel'.

  • construction

    construction

    Once all the wooden elements were assembled using dowels and animal glue the whole surface was coated with a layer of animal glue.

  • construction

    construction

    Once all the wooden elements were assembled using dowels and animal glue the whole surface was coated with a layer of animal glue.

  • Wood work complete

    Wood work complete

    Once all the wooden elements were assembled using dowels and animal glue the whole surface was coated with a layer of animal glue.

  • Applying size to wood

    Applying size to wood

    Once all the wooden elements were assembled using dowels and animal glue the whole surface was coated with a layer of animal glue.