Frame for Poster Print “Hulk Splash” with Custom Joint

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I enjoy making unique frames. My son got this print as a gift and really enjoys it. I offered to make a frame for it. In 2021 I finished it.
 
I spent some time on the design. I wanted a frame that gave a feeling of bulk without being too big. To accomplish this I focused on the joinery.
 
I ended up with a modified cross lap joint.


To get the feeling of bulk I added material to the top part of the joint. The intent is to give the impression that the top layer is wrapping itself around the lower one.


To soften the edges I put a bevel on all of them.


To add a little character I put two square pegs made from padauk in each joint. The pegs have a beveled top.


To make things interesting I varied how the joints overlap. The sides cover the top rail while the bottom covers the sides. As a final detail, I varied the width of the frame pieces. The top is the narrowest; the bottom is the widest with sides in between.
 
I’m adding drawings for each of the pieces for anyone who is interested. For anyone interested in the print I see the artist’s name is Buckett.
 
Here is the bottom piece. The top view is of the back side.



To add a little clarity here is another view.


Here is a drawing of the left side. The right side is mirrored.


The bottom joint for the side piece is shown here.


And the top joint view is here.


And finally, here is the drawing for the top piece.



25 Comments

Cool technique Steve, the wrap around could even be adapted to carvings (thinking of hands grasping around)
Thanks for the comments!
Splinter - You're right! That could look really cool.
Good looking frame.   The joints and pegs sets it off well.

Ron

Damn! I wish I made that,too!! Very excellent

You can have my girl but don't touch my hat! Lyle Lovett

I like the detail work! Nice!

Ryan/// ~sigh~ I blew up another bowl. Moke told me "I made the inside bigger than the outside".

i just love to see the proud pins GR8 JOB 😍😎👍

*TONY ** Reinholds* ALWAYS REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN

It looks really good, it would make a great design for any  pre assembled picture frame requirements.
I see a brief mention of a table saw, but nothing else , ... for instance a HCM and the likes.
I would be curious as to the construction method you used  to go about making it
Oh BTW it must have been a big splash as I see the bowl is fractured!

I think you have inspired me enough to do a replication ! ...standby!

Regards Rob

love it ron !

working with my hands is a joy,it gives me a sense of fulfillment,somthing so many seek and so few find.-SAM MALOOF.

Thanks for the comments! 
Rob - most of the work was done with the table saw. The was some use of a mortising machine, router, and disc sander. 
I set the thickness of the pieces and then added blocks for the parts that wrap over the joints.
Steve

Great design and execution. 

Well done,


Petey

Really interesting and great looking effect on the wraparound joints, great design & execution. 
Nice work Steve. Has a simple look but far from simple.
Nice frame! Interesting joints.

Steven- Random Orbital Nailer

Good looking frame, Steve !!

Cheers, Jim ........................ Variety is the spice of life...............Learn something new every day

Thanks for the comments!
I'm going to have to update my description. 
My idea was to create a frame that gave the impression of a cage to hold the Hulk - not that there is a cage that can actually hold him!
Really love that look. Great frame. I need to keep it in mind that there’s other options than mitered. Sort of a craftsman style plus more!
Thanks Dan! I enjoy coming up with frame designs.