Introduction to Leather Marquetry
Oversize and setting up on the tray
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand , Leatherwork Experts
Joined January 2022
About the video: Oversize and setting up on the tray
Overview
“After allowing the marquetry to dry for some time, we will show you here how to overcut it to adapt it to the top. ”
In this video lesson Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand addresses the topic: Oversize and setting up on the tray, 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
“Oversize and setting up on the tray In this lesson, I will show you how to overcut your marquetry to incorporate it into the bottom of the tray. So we just removed the press, my few checks have been made and your marquetry is now complete. We therefore chose a square top. You can choose it anywhere in the trade, depending on the marquetry, the size you want, the dimensions of the board. The exact dimensions of this tray, internal dimensions, of course, are 33.7 cm on 33.7, the same. It's a square, but hey, commercially, the tops are sometimes square. Always check. There, it's good, so we're...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Leather Marquetry
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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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