Loving the progression and updates Mike. Thanks!

Thanks Dave

Hi Everyone

Got the little flower bed made and inlayed today. Didn't do myself any favors creating this piece- 20 pieces from Peruvian walnut, spalted sycamore, lignum vitae, yellowheart, pink ivory, and pernambuco. Total so far is 360 pieces from 25 woods.

Spectacular Mike. Such intricate detail. I can't imagine the patience involved doing this piece. 

Hi Everyone

Well I think I finally finished adding pieces to my intarsia piece (maybe). I got the little fire pit inlayed which added 3 pieces from 2 new woods (bubinga and East Indian rosewood), for a total of 363 pieces from 27 different woods. Next step in the project is to replace a few pieces that don't fit quite right and  do some finish detailing before I can glue everything into place .

Holy cow Mike, that is a beauty!

Hi everyone

Here is an update on my Intarsia project.

I have done all of the final detailing and glued everything into the frame and applied the final coat of poly. I decided to make this into a functional piece of art by adding the handles to be able to use it as a serving tray as well as a hanging piece. Turned the handles on the lathe and drilled the holes to attach them with 3/16" brass rod. The next step will be to do a total encapsulation using table top resin to protect the Intarsia if used as a serving tray. Stay Tuned!!

8 minutes ago, Mike Mathieu said:

The next step will be to do a total encapsulation using table top resin to protect the Intarsia if used as a serving tray. Stay Tuned!!

 

Ah, gained a bit of free spirit after the bar top project I see.

Beautiful serving tray or display art piece.

Either way, I'm hooked and following.