MARQUETRY FLOWER BOX: Post VI

POST NO 59: Marquetry Flower Box: Part VI

Another day in the shed, broke the car so we can't go anywhere, I don't think it's to serious the check engine light came on and has stayed on, but the car seems to be running as well as ever, it's just I don't want to risk doing any damage, so the mechanic can do his job before I'll risk it.

Got to work with the computer last night and came up with a design for inside the lid.

I intend to use cepier tones rather than try and find suitable coloured veneers.

I have selected the veneer, cut and made sure it fitted into the lid.

Cover the back of the veneer with low adhesive masking tape.

I sanded the front of the veneer, as the surface was very rough and would have made it very difficult to get smooth after I have done the marquetry.

Cover the front of the veneer with low stick tape, I try and use different coloured tape for the front and back.

Mark the panel center points.

Position the pattern.

Glue the pattern into position and allow to dry.

Select a starting point.

Securely tape the inlay veneer behind the pattern.

Drill a pilot hole.

Cut in a clockwise direction.

Remove and sand if necessary.

Using a gas soldering iron, I burn the edges for shading effect.

Glue into position and clamp.

Repeat until complete.

Remove all the pattern and tape.

From the back, using a small chisel work around the marquetry pressing down to ensure the front is flush.

Clean up the back and make flush with a scraper and/or sand paper.

Lightly sand the front of the marquetry.

Finishing off the inside of the box. I'me not veneering the inside of the box with Silky oak, as I don't have very much left and would rather use it on the outside of a project.

Finished, except I am going to re-sand and finish the top again, it hasn't turned out as smooth as I would have liked, but I think I can fix it, otherwise I'm happy with it.

Thanks for taking the time to visit this blog.

Peter Holmes

holmesp06@gmail.com