WHAT'S GOOD YALL? IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON UPDATING THE SITE. KIND OF LIKE IF WE KEPT THE WINDOWS UNCOVERED WHILE RENOVATING ✌️
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WHAT'S GOOD YALL? IF YOU ARE SEEING THIS I AM CURRENTLY WORKING ON UPDATING THE SITE. KIND OF LIKE IF WE KEPT THE WINDOWS UNCOVERED WHILE RENOVATING ✌️ •
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what’s good bro! please tell everyone about yourself :)
I’m a filmmaker and woodworker based in Savannah Georgia. alongside directing and producing, I create custom frames and collaborate with artists to present their work in a way that feels as intentional as the art itself. When I’m not in the shop or on set, I spend time on the water, co-running a small charter business with the homie, Old Coast Adventure Company.
please tell everyone more about these beautiful frames
Each frame begins as rough-sawn maple that I joint, plane, and square on the table saw to create smooth, true stock (S4S). The rails are then cut to width so the grain flows continuously, and a rabbet is milled along the inside edge to hold the artwork. Before assembly, the rails go to my friend Hassen Muralles at Owl Creek Crafters for CNC machining and laser engraving.
The rails are returned and I get them mitered on a sliding compound miter saw and glued up. The joints are reinforced with pairs of 1/16-inch splines set into narrow kerfs on all four corners. Three corners use ebony, while the lower right splines are cut from high-viz acrylic, matched to the color of the print. Once the glue cures, the splines are trimmed flush and the frame is sanded through progressively finer grits. I lightly break the edges with a sanding block so they feel smooth to the touch.
shoutouts
I owe a great deal to my father, Jose Samaniego, who introduced me to woodworking early on and taught me the value of being capable with tools and techniques.
I’m also deeply grateful to Jake Urbanski a dear friend and mentor whose generosity and skill shaped the way I approach framing. He welcomed me into his shop, showed me the process step by step, and taught me how to build frames with care and precision. Much of what I bring to this craft comes from his guidance and the remarkable work he continues to create in Richmond, VA.
photos of oldjoy by mike schalkWork is Fun when
it’s done with Friends!
Work in Progress Thursday, Oct2 2025 peace y’all. hope all is well. just wanted to give you some insight into my new project with oldjoy (Joe). this collaboration between bolta fabrications and oldjoy started as a gift, but for me it’s more than just frames and prints. i’ve been thinking about how art and craft lean on each other—how a painting changes once it’s held by wood, how sculpture can fold back into image.
Art and Craft Lean on Each Other.
the prints themselves trace a cycle of domestic intimacy reading, embracing, supporting. everyday gestures raised into archetypes through color and symbol. they remind me that joy can exist inside a family even when the world outside feels heavy.
the frames joe built for this project don’t just contain the prints, they extend them.
they carry details that make the collaboration visible—marks, inlays, and color choices that tie the work together as one piece.
this work lives between painting, design, and craft. alone, each piece stands apart. together they become sculpture.
instead of me explaining more, i spoke with joe about his process, his path, and why he wanted to do this project. here are his answers.
why this collaboration
I had been following The Almeda Club for a while and saw them do a collaboration with Edwin. I loved his artwork and overall style, so I bought one of his hats. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to offer him one of my frames as a gift, not expecting a response. He replied with genuine kindness, and after I shipped him a frame he was so excited that a collaboration naturally formed. It’s been great to build something together that happened organically and to work alongside such a talented artist.
I wanted to take on this project because I truly enjoy being in the woodshop. I love the process and the methodical rhythm of the work. What excites me most is collaborating with an artist and building something that holds and carries their artwork, allowing it to be shown with the respect it deserves.
The finish starts with a custom shellac mixed in three cuts: one-to-one (Master), one-to-five, and one-to-seven. Both cuts have their own rags, which I dip and draw across the surface in a single steady motion to lay down an even coat. After the shellac dries, I use extra-fine grade 000 steel wool to work in paste wax, blending the finish and leaving a soft natural sheen that shows the depth of the maple.
When the frames are complete, the prints are produced locally by fine art printer Parker Stewart. A sheet of conservation clear acrylic is set into the rabbet, followed by smoke-grey spacers, the print (dry-mounted to foam core), and another piece of foam core as backing. The stack is locked in place with a point driver. To finish, I seal the back with archival paper, trim it clean, attach D-rings, picture wire, and add felt pads to the lower corners.
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About the Souvenirs
I don’t make products just to make them. each one comes from a project, a moment, a feeling that needed to live a little longer.
these pieces are like the continuation of something that already happened.
BOLTA FAB WORKHAT V3
the bolta fabrications workhat v3 has the bolta fabrications logo and small art details embroidered throughout, with the oldjoy logo on the back. our original fit — 100% brushed cotton twill, adjustable brass closure, embroidered here in brooklyn, nyc. on the side, a set of embroidered eyes — pulled directly from my paintings — act like quiet witnesses, always present, always observing.
plant head tee
the plant head tee came from my morning walks between brighton beach and coney island, brooklyn, nyc — thinking about homes, inside and out. about how we build spaces to hold us, and sometimes how they hold us too tightly. it connects back to the ideas explored in the howler collaboration — interior and exterior worlds blending, comfort meeting exposure. the tee carries my inverted eyes, the same ones that appear in my paintings, watching both ways — inward and outward. framed with the bolta fabrications and oldjoy logos on the back. available in the classic bolta colorway and an inverted version.
the slub tee
is the quiet one. textured, worn-in, a boxy staple that just extends the story. scattered across it are hand-embroidered flower shots by padlock embroidery in brooklyn, nyc — no two shirts are the same. a small bolta fabrications logo sits on the chest, understated and personal.
ABOUT
Future
Folk .
Described as "Future Folk Art," Edwin Bolta's art is a testament to the power of creativity, cultural diversity, and personal exploration. Through his ability to synthesize influences, he crafts immersive experiences that transcend boundaries, captivating viewers on a profound level.