The first lesson was learning how to work with thin
veneer. Here she is using a veneer saw and straight edge to cut
the birds eye maple that will become the background. |
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I've described the process I use to create marquetry on this page of my web site. I learned how to do marquetry from Paul Schurch
who has two very excellent dvds that thoroughly explains the
process. I also took a class in advanced veneering from Paul at
the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. In this picture Corina is cutting a flower petal from the packet. |
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Working at the scroll saw. |
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A picture of patience and concentration! |
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You're never too young to learn to sand! |
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She helped with the gluing and assembly of the boxes.
She told me that this part was not as much fun as actually doing the
marquetry! |