Introduction to Leather Marquetry
Bonding technique
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand , Leatherwork Experts
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: Bonding technique
Overview
“Now we are going to look at a second technique, that of collage. Gluing is essential to the realization of the marquetry itself. ”
In this video lesson Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand addresses the topic: Bonding technique, 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
“Bonding technique In this lesson I will show you how to mount the marquetry. This step mainly consists of gluing. For this lesson, you will need your brush, a pen, a pot of glue, an awl, a bone folder, a straightener and painter's tape. We will start by drawing on the skinflex the first part that we are going to glue. Don't forget your wipes to clean the marquetry once glued. To make your marquetry, you need a support to glue the leather pieces. We will therefore use a skinflex. To help you, you can fix your skinflex to the cutting plate. You have previously cut a skinflex larger than your ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Leather Marquetry
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Category
Craft -
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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