This piece took a lot of care and detail, not only for the engraving but also for the joinery. I started by cutting 1in. x 1/2in. pieces of Walnut to size, followed by cutting a 45° angle on the end of each piece. Additionally, this same thing was done with White Oak, which was used for the corners. This joinery took a lot patience to get right, as it had to be down to the millimeter, so that the piece was nearly perfectly square. The reason it had to be so precise, is because the piece I was going to put on the inside was exactly 7x10 inches. Finally, I edge-glued these pieces together to make two frames.
After the frame was made, I began engraving. I started by printing a stencil and using spray adhesive to temporarily adhere it to the 10x7x0.375in. practice piece of Aspen. I then used my palm-router to trace the stencil.
After practicing on two pieces of Aspen, I then prepared a piece of Red Oak that was the same size. This was engraved in the same way. These engravings were stained using a darker stain to make them more visible. I stained them by first covering the piece in masking tape, using a blunt point to trace the engraving, then using a blade to cut out the engraving, and finally using a cotton swab to apply stain. 
The piece was then sanded, first by using a lower grit then a higher grit. Getting to the final steps, I drilled out the ring holes, and stamped on my logo. Finally, using a water-resistant oil to finish.
