There’s plenty for you to enjoy and learn from in this Summer edition of the Marquetarian.
There are loads for you to check out in this Summer edition of The Marquetarian. We have a really packed magazine here that we are sure you are going to enjoy.
For starters there’s the Basket Weave article by Andrew Smith. Andrew was always seen as the Marquetry Society authority on this subject, so we are very pleased to bring you this very instructive article.
Harewoods and their production are explained in this article. If you want to make your own harewood, then this is the series of articles you should read, it is very instructive.
We introduce you to a wonderful marquetry group which has recently amalgamated with us, this is the rightly famous Leeds Marquetry Group.
They have been well established in the Leeds area for many decades now and have a reputation for the highest quality of marquetry work. Read all about them in this summer edition of The Marquetarian.
Talking about laser cutters, there's our current series which demonstrates the possibilities to be found when using a laser cutter to actually do highly controlled sand scorching in order to produce a darkening effect wherever required. This is a fascinating subject that is a must to read for those who own a laser cutter.
If you would like to see some very fine examples of massive themed marquetry panels from around the 1950s period, you must read the Gallaher panels article. These are massive panels specially commissioned for the specific purpose by Gallahers over 60 years ago, and therefore, the themes are of their day and are no longer politically correct in their depicted themes, but the quality of the marquetry work is most impressive.
Vic’s tips and our Social Media Officer’s report are well worth checking out. Especially as our Facebook page has taken off so spectacularly. We are getting copious new members of our Facebook fraternity joining that element of our growing influence every day. We just need to convert as many of them as possible to becoming Marquetry Society members proper as we can. But we are working on that.
And don’t miss more exhibits from this year’s International Marquetry Exhibition. There’s plenty of beautiful marquetry there for you to enjoy – we think you will like it very much.
Happily, we have found an entire half page of space (carefully done for a well filled summer 287th edition) of our very useful identification chart of veneers. These are all over 65 years of age and show you how well veneers can retain their colour when kept away from the bleaching effect of sunlight. These veneers are all genuine examples taken from veneers with odd characteristics in our veneer reference library and they are all featured in accurate colours. This series will provide a rather helpful guide for you when comparing veneers for your chosen marquetry project. Part 25 is at last back on schedule (for the time being while we have been able to find a little spare space). Each veneer example featured is taken from accurate scans of the genuine veneers and carefully colour balanced against the actual veneer itself in order to ensure it matches both the printed and true veneer as far as modern technology will allow us.
But, and then again, don't forget our regular 'Readers Letters' 'Chairman's Chatter' 'Independents Corner' and much, much more.
So, as is always the case, we have yet another excellent issue for your perusal!.