Introduction to Leather Marquetry
Transform a marquetry into a keychain
A course by Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand , Leatherwork Experts
Joined January 2022
Joined January 2022
About the video: Transform a marquetry into a keychain
Overview
“Marquetry offers many possibilities! You can work with different shapes and formats. For example, we are going to teach you how to make a keychain.”
In this video lesson Valentine H. Despointes et Mélanie Durand addresses the topic: Transform a marquetry into a keychain, 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
“Transform a marquetry into a key ring In this lesson, I'm going to show you how to turn marquetry into a charm or key ring. To make this piece, we made a parrot marquetry that we put on a slightly thicker skinflex, 10/10ᵉ, and we put a leather lining on the back. We threaded each side, tinted, and we're going to mount it as a key ring. You take a cookie cutter the diameter of your cord. And you will pierce your key ring. Once your key fob has been pierced, you will be able to pass your cord through the hole. You will cut it to the size you want. You pass the keychain ring. Tie a knot like t...”
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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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