A Period Styled Writing Desk

I guess I will sell my tools, can’t compete with this! Great job.

Paul

-- Paul, La Center, Washington

Nice writing desk!

Thanks for the post

Callum

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very nice !!!

Extraordinary!

As a novice gilder, I wonder what process you used in the gilding. Did you use gold leaf or schlagmetal?

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

Ken,

I used Sepp Mica Powders mixed with Sealcoat-ie dewaxed shellac…scroll down this link

http://www.woodwardwoodworks.com/MrDarcysWritingDeskp3.html

Alan

Alan,

So I see! The only gilding I’ve done has been in repairing picture frames. For that kind of work, I use either gold leaf or schlag metal, and use the mica powder to fill in the inevitible gaps in the leaf.

For flat work, using mica powders and a carrier makes lots of sense. Far easier and less expensive than using leaf.

Thanks for sharing.

Ken

-- Always do the Right Thing the Right Way the First Time - if you can figure out what that is! Ken, Spring Branch, TX

That is one great looking desk. You should send the pics to FWW, maybe we will get to see it on the readers page.

Thanks for posting

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Brilliant, the quality is amazing well done.

Woody.

-- Woody, UK

Well don Alan looks like I had better get moving to another hobbyL.O.L. seriously looks beautiful well done ajob like this is hard to equal never mind beat.Kindest regardsAlistair

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That is an admirable piece of work

-- Kip Northern Illinois ( If you don't know where your goin any road will take you there) George Harrison

Yery well done! Difficult piece, keep it up!

-- "That Government is Best that Governs The Least."-Jefferson

A very attractive piece of furniture. Thanks for sharing.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.

that is a very nice peice of furniture.

Excellent Craftmanship. You should be very proud. Job well done…

-- Joe Massanova, Somerdale, NJ

Beautiful, that is a goregeous peice. Very nice job!

-- Glenn, New Mexico

WOW! That’s a serious projeact that you executed extemely well. I’m very impressed. Awesome job.

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What an incredible looking piece Alan! Amazing!

Thanks for sharing it…and all the extra photos.

-- Martin, Kansas

Nice!

-- Chuck, Pullman, WA

When I see pieces like this I realize how untalented I truly am.

amazing words can’t describe..

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good work some very difficult techniques at play

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon