Since I’ve had restrict my walking around the last week, I went back to my marquetry bench and starting working on my next project. This will use a bird that Heather drew for me and I wanted to do a test cutting before doing the real project with this pattern. When I finished the test I decided to glue it to the top of a Shaker Oval Box I made awhile at a club workshop. Here’s a couple of work in progress pictures.
Marquetry on a Shaker Oval Box
Side View of the Shaker Oval Box
There’s another marquetry workshop this weekend, so I am hoping to have a different project to show next week. The little things sticking out of the side are toothpicks. The get glued in to help hold the top band on. When the glue dries, I’ll sand these flush.
If you need me – I’ll be limping around the shop,
Andrew
Andrew's View of the Week 
Fabulous artwork on that round box!
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thanks!
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Nice work
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Thanks!
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Hi Andrew! I have tagged you for the quote challenge, if you feel up to participating and you want to. Here is the link to the post http://gentlementalannie.com/2016/01/22/quote-challenge-from-puppy-doc-to-gentle-mental-annie/
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Thank you so much for the kind challenge. Just so you know, I don’t always follow the rules on these things, but I will take a look. Likely be a few days before I can respond.
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Poor you! Not much compensation but that’s going to be very pretty 🙂
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The project is turning out well. Thanks.
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It’s looking excellent Andrew. You’re very skillful.
Hugs
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Thanks. I am hoping the next pice looks even better.
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Cat stairs and marquetry! You have a wide range in your woodworking talent, Andrew! The box is beautiful–not that i wasn’t quite impressed with the cat stairs as well! I hope that concentrating on your projects takes you a little further away from your current physical stress!
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Distracting my mind helps. That’s a nice way to say it, “range of talent.” Some might think I lack focus. 🙂
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Oh no! Not unfocused at all. I am very eclectic–I’ve learned how to frame it all in very positive terms. Ha!
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and you do a very good job at it.
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Lovely box. I admire your ability to stay with these projects.
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Thanks. Sometimes staying with a project is a sign of perseverance. Sometimes it’s a treatable mental health issue. Not sure where I fall in that rang yet. 😉
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Lol 🙂
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That bird is really beautiful, and sets off the whole thing. Can’t wait till see the end product…And get well soon!
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I like the bird. I’ve got a larger project planed that will more birds. And my foot’s healing up nicely – expect to be back to a regular schedule soon.
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The bird is a lovely touch!
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Mostly I do flowers, but thought it was time to do a bird.
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That is truly gorgeous. What an artisan.
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Well, I am more of a craftsmen than artisan. 😉
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I’ve always loved beautiful wood items. Something about the warmth, the grain, the “naturalness.” When it’s lovingly handmade and practical besides — doesn’t get much better than that.
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I love making these projects.
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Beautiful! 🙂
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Thank you.
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Nice design and finish.
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Thanks.
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