rjweb Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 Good morning, Has anybody done marquetry projects, I am now just looking into what it is and how it is done, thx RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted August 31, 2017 Report Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) I am very interested in marquetry. I took a class here in So Cal from Ken Cowell. There is a great book on it by the name of The Art of Marquetry by Craig Vandall Stevens. It explains the process very well. There is also a group of enthusiasts on Yahoo groups. You'll have to do a search for it. Ray Edited August 31, 2017 by octoolguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 15 hours ago, rjweb said: Good morning, Has anybody done marquetry projects, I am now just looking into what it is and how it is done, thx RJ I havent tryed it but i think it isn't that hard if i remember right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Lots of videos on YouTube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I have seen several demonstrations. They cut pieces of very very thin veneer. The demos I saw did all their cutting with a razor blade or exacto knife. Even a scrollsaw with a 2/0 blade is too aggressive. It is kinda like intarsia but 2 dimensional (no shaping and sanding). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 I did some in the early seventies I made them as gifts for my family all were mountain scenes. They material was available back then from Constantines in the Bronx, NY. My sisters still have them. It is very enjoyable as you play with wood color, grain selection. It is beautiful on furniture tops. I now prefer intarsia as it adds another dimension. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 Thx for all the replies, was just wondering if anyone was doing, I am making a small table piece and thought maybe I would try it out, have a good holiday weekend, RJ OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 5 hours ago, NC Scroller said: I have seen several demonstrations. They cut pieces of very very thin veneer. The demos I saw did all their cutting with a razor blade or exacto knife. Even a scrollsaw with a 2/0 blade is too aggressive. It is kinda like intarsia but 2 dimensional (no shaping and sanding). The method I learned was using a scroll saw and 2/0 blades. I would never do it with a knife. Way to hard for my eyes and shakey hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 1, 2017 Report Share Posted September 1, 2017 This is the book that I was referring to. It is very good and really explains the whole procedure well. The photography is first rate. https://www.amazon.com/Art-Marquetry-Schiffer-Book-Woodworkers/dp/076430237X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504290251&sr=8-1&keywords=the+art+of+marquetry Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi RJ. The traditional method of Marquetry is using veneers. The method I use is called Double Bevelled Marquetry using ⅛" exotic hardwoods with ⅛" backboard. I really enjoy this style of Marquetry and in the process of doing more of the traditional method. You too will love Marquetry being it can make many projects pop. Samples attached. Scrappile, Lucky2, crupiea and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazingkevin Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 4 hours ago, Ron Johnson said: Hi RJ. The traditional method of Marquetry is using veneers. The method I use is called Double Bevelled Marquetry using ⅛" exotic hardwoods with ⅛" backboard. I really enjoy this style of Marquetry and in the process of doing more of the traditional method. You too will love Marquetry being it can make many projects pop. Samples attached. Nice,Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Scroller Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ron all I can say is WOW.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ron, they are beautiful you have a real talent, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Ron, the double bevel method gives you exceptionally tight joints. Beautiful work.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Outstanding Ron. Some of the best I've seen. Keep posting your work. It is inspirational to all of us. Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Watched some youtube videos about it and it seems pretty simple. yeah, not exactly the same results when i tried it. still mystifies me. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCtoolguy Posted September 2, 2017 Report Share Posted September 2, 2017 Buy the book Crupiea. It will open up whole new ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heppnerguy Posted September 3, 2017 Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 Ron has yet to do anything but amaze me with his talents. I am so glad Ron is a part of our Village family because he adds so much to us all Dick heppnerguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted September 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2017 I agree Rons work is beautiful, thx for all the info offered here, thx RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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