Introduction to Leather Marquetry
Marquetry know-how
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand , Leatherwork Experts
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: Marquetry know-how
Overview
“First, we'll focus on marquetry craftsmanship. More often known for wood and straw, our workshop has succeeded in adapting this technique to leather, thus opening a new path to the mastery of craftsmanship and color. This technique gives the illusion that it is a single piece of leather. ”
In this video lesson Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand addresses the topic: Marquetry know-how, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Leather Marquetry. Discover the art of marquetry to create unique, jungle-themed artwork that can be replicated in different formats.
Partial transcription of the video
“Marquetry know-how In this lesson, I will explain in detail the know-how of marquetry. Marquetry is an assembly of different materials cut according to a drawing. We see the first traces of this technique in ancient Egypt. At that time, it was called incrustation. It consisted in incising the wood in order to incorporate either ivory or precious stones. This inlay technique will disappear during the Roman Empire and will not return until the Renaissance. At this time, marquetry began to stand out, especially in Italy. We see a lot of furniture that features this technique. We observe differ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Leather Marquetry
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Category
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Areas
Accessory Design, Arts & Crafts, Decoration, Design, DIY
Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand
Valentine Huyghues Despointes and Mélanie Durand are both passionate about leatherwork. After meeting in 2018, they decided to join forces in the studio Valentine H. Despointes. Since then, they have been creating beautiful decorative objects on a daily basis by way of artisanal marquetry techniques.
From the simple keychain to art statues, their universe is striking, colorful, and bold. It has attracted brands such as Dior, Louis Vuitton, RSVP, and Fauré le Page. They have also created a backgammon game for the brand Baccarat and a cacao tree jungle for the Plaza Athénée Hotel in Paris.
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