Marquetry top

Randall that is superb. Thank you for sharing it. Truly something to aspire to.

-- Andy -- Old Chinese proverb say: If you think something can't be done, don't interrupt man who is doing it.

Amazing table top Randy most excellence work. This is a beautiful beautiful piece. I really enjoyed reading your blog and your detailed account of what the class was like. I’ve always know your a talented craftsman but this brings your work up another 100 notches. I’m glad you were able to attend this class my friend.

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

wow. i’m excited about checking out your website.

-- Josh - Jacksonville, FL, http://jubinsky.wordpress.com

This work is over the top beautiful, something we can all aspire to!

-- Erwin, Jacksonville, FL

This is coming along nicely Randall. Thanks for the update. I’m working on a rather complex tabletop myself at the moment. This will help me keep going.

You do very nice work.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Pretty shweeeeeeet! I’ve got a front porch with start and end dates that are six years apart. I show it to people when they make an adoring comment. I explain that it’s only a week’s work but spread out over thirty minute intervals every other weekend.

Anyway, really some sweet marquetry work, bro.

always
J.C.

-- "Imagination is more important than knowledge" -- Albert Einstein

That is just way too beautiful! The inlay is also over the top. Thanks for showing.

-- $tudie

I just read your blog Randall, and I was struck by the completely different ways of getting to the same place in the end that are taught in the class you attended and the one I did. I went to Patrick Edwards “American School of French Marquetry”. The processes are of course similar but are very different in the details.
I admire both of these masters very much and take inspiration from their work as well as others, including several Lumberjocks.
Can’t wait to see this table as a finished project.

-- Paul M ..............If God wanted us to have fiberglass boats he would have given us fiberglass trees. http://prmdesigns.com/

Thanks everyone..I appreciate all the kind comments..

Shipwright..I have always wanted to take Patricks class.. I have checked it out online and his work renders me speechless and is among some of my favorite pieces..the one thing I learned that I need to improve on is drawing the cartoons.. an accurate cartoon translates to a better marquetry panel and is the “blueprint” of the panel..the top that’s in the picture was my own creation and I drew the cartoon one evening..

Marquetry really opens up a whole new world of woodworking and things you simply cannot make with solid wood, you can with veneers..

-- Randall Child http://www.racfurniture.com/

Gorgeous. Wow. I have some wood to try out some marquetry with, but it’s way down the list of projects, not by desire but by necessity…cars, work, etc.

That’s one for the ages. Beautiful work!

-- http://woodwork.me

Randall,

WOW! We certainly hope you only have one child because this could definitely be a point of contention in a will! LOL (Or you can get busy and make enough for each of your descendants!)

It is a family heirloom in the making!

L/W

-- Jesus is the ONLY reason for ANY season.

Beautiful work, congradulations on creating a wonderful piece of marquetry.

-- Tom D

Beautiful work there, just stunning…..

-- What we do in life will Echo through Eternity........

Hi Randy;

There is quite a jump in your ability from when you would call me for simple veneering information, to now.

Fabulous job!

Lee

-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com