duck door-2 A concept sketch is done to bring ideas and elements into proportion that will fit the format of the door.

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Designs are then transferred to dimensional lumber, arranged onto the door panel and prepped for glue up. Once applied, 3-D shaping begins.

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The first step to shaping is identifying the deepest cuts and removing material. Achieving final depth and contouring determines how the light bends around the carving. Once shaping is complete, detail carving is then done in appropriate areas and any rough areas are cleaned up.

duck door-4 When carving is complete, sanding begins, the prepping for stain. Applying stain, more substantial in certain areas, will complete the composition. 

duck door-1 duck door-3 Finish protects the completed carving and shows the beauty of the wood.

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Multiple etching samples were produced to ensure that we had achieved just the right effect.  On this acrylic poly carbonate sample, we sanded the entire surface with fine grit sand paper to see what a frost treatment would look like. 

Swanson-1-6 A durable finish is now being applied, and the art glass will be installed. We plan to post a picture of the door once complete.