How Do You Make Marquetry Trellis Work For A Jewel Box?
Marquetry is the art of taking small pieces of different colored woods, cutting designs and fitting the pieces together for a picture or new design. While time consuming, marquetry doesn’t have to be difficult for those that are just learning. Learning how to make trellis work will aid in your mastery of this art form. Decide the background veneer that you wish to use. It should complement the top veneer you use for the trellis work. Mark out a grid that has 1/4 inch squares. Tape the grid or mark it with a visible grease pen. Ensure accuracy by making parallel vertical and horizontal lines that are 1/4 inch apart. Cut a few pieces from the top veneer that are 1/4 by 3/4 inch. Scorch the long sides of each by dipping the long sides in hot sand that has been heated to 350 degrees in a skillet. This gives shading and the contour necessary for trellis work. Cut a few in half. Lay out your pattern on the grid. Place the lower edge of one of the half pieces on the bottom edge of the first r
