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It looks good, especially with the painting. I agree with her...

Very good looking frame!

You might consider a clear finish. Something to protect the wood. It doesn't take much to leave smudges or stains on bare wood like that. Maybe a semi-gloss poly, shellac, or even a good coat of wax.

That’s a good looking picture frame. I doubt mine will be that precise.

RonKlein wrote: ↑Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:03 pm You might consider a clear finish. Something to protect the wood. It doesn't take much to leave smudges or stains on bare wood like that. Maybe a semi-gloss poly, shellac, or even a good coat of wax.

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Thank you all for your input. I will try to convince her to put something on the wood to protect it

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bainin wrote: ↑Thu Jul 17, 2025 4:23 pm Thank you all for your input. I will try to convince her to put something on the wood to protect it

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I actually like the flat look of the frame as-is and I think it complements the painting really well. IF you finish it, I hope you find a finish that keeps the same aesthetic. JMO. Of course, pine will naturally yellow with time so a true clear finish on it could protect it from this.

RFGuy - I like it too . I will be trying to find something with minimum impact on current aesthetic.

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