As with most of my projects, I'm always looking for ways to "layer" the contents of my work. These small (4 x 6 inch) frames that I got at IKEA (and several from a local recycling center) work well with my quest for always adding dimensionality. The frames are quite basic:
a block of wood, with two tiny imbedded magnets, covered by a 1/5 " piece of plexiglass, also imbedded with the same tiny magnets. I then end up with two canvasses to work on...the top of the block of the wood, as well as the top of the plexiglass. Anything that goes on the plexiglass seems to float because of the very thickness of the plexi itself...thus, a very subtle dimensional view. The downside of this project: plexiglass scratches very (VERY) easily. Extreme care must be taken when working with it to keep it crisp and clean. The other (annoying) downside...IKEA has quite possibly discontinued this model...they are difficult to find right now. The solution is simple: go to either a (TAP) plastic store and have some "thick" plexi cut to fit your own blocks of wood, or possibly even better, have a professional cut a piece of (thick) glass to fit your wood...glass might be my first choice...far easier to work with as far as the scratching issue.
A few samples of some of my IKEA pieces are here, as well as a short youtube video on my own technique:
A few samples of some of my IKEA pieces are here, as well as a short youtube video on my own technique:
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