#artisan process

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Invisible Glue

There is a moment in every inlay when the work disappears from my hands. The pieces are fitted. The dry run looks right. Everything that can be adjusted has been adjusted. What remains is glue—applied quickly, almost nervously, before the clock starts ticking. There’s no artistry in it, at least none that shows. No one admires a bead of glue. No one compliments a clamp. And yet, without this…

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Here's a clip of the time lapse video for July's Mask!  Watch the full video over on my YouTube channel. 

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Watch me craft Lady of March's Mask out of leather in 5 mins! This mask was crafted from leather, painted with acrylics, and sealed with satin varnish.