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Serving tray

comments (3) December 11th, 2008 in Reader's Gallery

Bob Shultz, member

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Serving tray with marquetry leaves inset into veneer panel.

Design or Plan used: My own design

posted in: Reader's Gallery, maple, veneer, marquetry, red oak, purple heart, african padauk

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I Am Sutcliffe Guitars writes: Kudo's, I am aware of the time and care that this type of work entails. I am impressed, beautiful work. Wish I had that kind of patience.
Posted: 2:09 pm on January 8th

Bob Shultz writes: Thank you very much. Frankly, I can't imagine making this kind of item commercially since it is so time intensive. Your great aunt must have had a good secret.
Posted: 1:08 pm on December 12th

MBerger writes: This is beautiful. My great aunt had a company called Courac back in the 1950s that produced decorative trays and platware from a special plastic that her chemist husband invented. She inlaid natural materials to make pictures and designs. Your tray reminds me of that. Do an eBay search and you can find some examples...
Posted: 3:25 pm on December 11th

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