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I wish this tray had been my own design but it would have been impossible as I have no artistic skills. The inspiration, I should say the pattern came from (wwhttp://www.amazoncanvas.com/#index.htmlw.wood-veneers.com/j-home.htm) I used the lower portion of the piece displayed. The tray will never be sold and hopefully will become a familly heirloom. I hope. To do this tray I had to improvise and extend my coping saw from a 12" throat to a 31" throat. It is easily adaptable and although all I needed for this project was 24" clearance, I thought why not make it a bit longer for maybe future projects. If anyone is interested in the saw I can post more photos. It is no piece of art but it works. Here are some wonderful links pertaining to marquetry. Enjoy.



www.figured-veneers.com

www.wildviewstudios.com

wwhttp://www.amazoncanvas.com/#index.htmlw.wood-veneers.com/j-home.htm

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Looks great to me, and I think it is a very fine piece of art, in an interesting style.
 

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I disagree it is a work of art ,beautiful
 

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Art, John is in the eye of the beholder and in my eye, this is art.
Very good veneer choices and I really like the detail in the wings and tail.
All the more impressive that it was done with a hand fret saw.
Ever consider building a chevalet ?
 

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Very nicely done. Lotsa gr8 details.
 

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Wow! That is beautiful and I can't imagine how tedious that was. Fine art for sure.
 

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Very nicely done John, not only is the marquetry first class, but the rest of the tray surrounding it is first class as well. Bravo. Thanks for sharing with us!
 

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Beautiful! You don't give yourself enough credit. I couldn't do that!!
 

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It really is a piece of art.I think it would looks better hanging on the wall rather than to be served with it.
 

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Beautiful tray!
 
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