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  1. 09-26-2011, 9:03 PM #1
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    First Marquetry Project

    I've done veneer work for a number of years, including geometric designs in veneer. But I've never done marquetery. Recently, I signed up for Paul Schurch's marquetry class in November in Santa Barbara. To prepare for the class, I got his DVD and followed the instructions to do a modification of the project on the DVD. It wasn't as hard as I though it would be.

    A picture of the panel is below. I just have two coats of shellac on it, but I'll finish it with lacquer and use it as the bottom of a serving tray.

    I'm looking forward to the class to gain more skill in this technique. I think it will open up a world of decorative possibilities.

    Mike

    [Unfortunately, the picture does not show the detail well.]

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  3. 09-26-2011, 11:11 PM #2
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    That looks just great!
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    Excellent work, you will be well prepared for your class.
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    Are you sure you need to attend a class Mike? That looks pretty polished! I imagine your background working with veneers will give you quite a headstart on the typical student. Enjoy the class, and Santa Barbara!
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    Mike you did a great job on the flowers, you should really enjoy the class in November with Paul Schurch. I have heard he is a good teacher. Which DVD of his did you get for this project?


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    Quote Originally Posted by richard poitras View Post
    Mike you did a great job on the flowers, you should really enjoy the class in November with Paul Schurch. I have heard he is a good teacher. Which DVD of his did you get for this project?


    Richard
    Thanks for your kind words. The DVD I used is titled "Marquetry, Volume 2". It's volume 2 because volume 1 is basic veneering. The series is the Schurch Masterclass Series.

    Of course, this is a very simple marquetry project - they can get a lot more complex. But that's true of everything - you have to walk before you can run.

    I'll let you know how the class went after I attend. It's in early November.

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    Nice job Mike!

    How thick are the veneers you used?

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    Beautiful, Mike. I've been through your compass rose tutorial and will try it some day. This seems to be an extension of that skill you have mastered so well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill Bukovec View Post
    Nice job Mike!

    How thick are the veneers you used?

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    They're 1/42 of an inch. Some marquetarians use 1/25" veneers but they're harder to find. Plus, the background is usually 1/42" so you have to sand down the motif pieces to match.

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    That looks fantastic!

    It's inspiring too, as I'm embarking on my marquetry oddysey these days too. I just scored an eclipse scroll saw and have assembled a vacuum press. I'll be ready for my first experiments soon. I should hope to do a fraction as well as you have here!

    Bythe way, I bought the Gramercy Veneer saw, and am blown away by how much better it is to use than the light little classic offset models. If you haven't tried one, I recommend it highly - like the difference between using a no name pot metal 70's Stanley plane and a LN or infill!
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  12. 09-27-2011, 3:11 PM #11
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    Real nice work Mike.
    If this is what you can do before the class I'm really looking forward to seeing what happens after....
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    Piling on with everyone else; your usual FANTASTIC work ...
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    Wow...that's really wonderful, Mike!
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    Beautiful work Mike! You look like you are ahead of the game for the class.
    I want to try some marquetry at some point. I have Paul Schürch’s 1st DVD and he is a very good teacher(IMHO).

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    Mike,

    By the looks of your first marquetry project, you should be teaching a class, not taking a class... Great job.

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