#marquetrie

[kjungwoodwork]

Second practice realisation. This technique uses multiple dyed veneers to achieve the different colour gradients and effect, thus the selection of veneers are important. The pieces are getting smaller and harder to cut accurately.

[kjungwoodwork]

First week of training and it has been nothing but amazing. It was great to discover a new skill, learn new techniques and to push my limitations to a higher level. I started cutting various shapes and sizes to practice the form and to see what kind of tolerances I was dealing with. (not very much!) My best friend was a big pot of animal glue that is always on the stove. The pieces are getting smaller as the week progresses, and the tolerances become next to nothing. 

[azureviolins]

Have you ever worked with a chevalet de marqueterie? It might be really useful in violin making.

I have not! I hadn’t even heard of one of those before, but after seeing a youtube video of a very accurate cutting demonstration, I’m interested. I’ve always used a bandsaw, but they almost seem like overkill (and really loud) for most of the things I need to cut out - meaning outlines. I’m going to scout it out to see how one can handle a thicker piece of wood for a scroll - up to about 4 inches. 

Thanks for the tip!