Introduction to Leather Marquetry
Polishing and framing
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand , Leatherwork Experts
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: Polishing and framing
Overview
“In this lesson, we'll show you how to tint the edges of your marquetry and then frame it. ”
In this video lesson Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand addresses the topic: Polishing and framing, 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
“Polishing and framing In these last two lessons, we will show you different uses of your marquetry. We took the geometric pattern that we will tint to have a nice finish and that we will frame later. To have a nice finish, you can tint the outline of your marquetry. You can use a thread iron to make a thread all around, to have a nice finish. So in the beginning, before dyeing, you take your threading iron, and you make a thread all around your part, which will allow you to pack down the thickness of the leather a little to make dyeing easier. It is necessary to control the temperature, tha...”
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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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