Marquetry: Art, DVDs, Patterns and Kits by Jan Walker
Canadian Marquetry Artist and Teacher
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"Thousands have learned marquetry through my DVD and seminars. I believe you can too!"
Quiet Farmyard 2010 11" X 14"
$350.00 Cdn
Here's a sample of some of the 48 chapters on my dvd:
Selecting and handling veneers |
Keeping veneered pieces from warping |
Tools and supplies |
Veneer tape |
Patterns |
The great glue debate |
Knife cutting technique and the most common error |
Contact adhesives |
Crosscuts in veneer |
The sound test |
Cutting slivers |
Correcting a poor glue bond |
How to keep your knife blades from sticking in the veneer |
Veneer saws |
Registration marks on patterns |
Sanding on the bench hook |
Tapes |
Finishing |
Substrates |
Artistic concepts to make your pictures better |
Scroll down to watch a free bonus chapter on gluing up with a vacuum press.
This is a sample of marquetry with mixed media.
Don't restrict your creations to veneer - this piece contains hammered, fired copper, silver, jade, leather, wooden beads and found feathers.
YELLOWKNIFE
5" X 7"
***sold***
A simple, but fun design.
BIRDHOUSE
5" x 7"
Maple, Cherry, Movinga, Walnut burl, dyed Poplar
$90.00
Chickadee - our most popular 5 X 7" kit - click the "Payments Options Link" below.
Click to watch a free bonus chapter on vacuum pressing veneer
Original, affordable patterns by Jan
Leaf Trio
Tulip
Trio and Tulip marquetry patterns
Order a DVD with a Kit and receive both Leaf and Tulip patterns free.
This artist supports wounded Canadian soldiers - you can too - see links page.
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Last updated: July 16, 2010