July 2022 | wood•life•studio

July 26, 2022August 30, 2022Projects

● The Mask

Dan Mask with satin finish from two coats of shellac.

Dan Mask Marquetry-Part 3

I tried to take a respectful approach to the Dan mask as a subject. Marquetry is an engrossing art. There are many approaches depending on where in the world you want to start. Whether it … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞

July 12, 2022July 29, 2022Projects

● The Packet

Wooden fret saw in foreground with fret saw and marquetry cartoon.

Dan Mask Marquetry-Part 2

The marquetry “sandwich” or packet was assembled in the last post, part 1. I designed an image influenced by the African Dan mask. It is a sacred object used for protecting and communicating with … 🐞 Read more about it ➞ ➞ ➞