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Author:  1bordeaux [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:07 am ]
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Hi Folks,

Seems as it's inlay week here at the OLF, so I thought I'd better contribute.

This one's yet another Ukulele inlay, with the piece chosen to simulate filtered light/ bubbles through the water.



Next two are part of a transformed Breedlove.
The project began when the customer wanted to cover the bare- breasted factory mermaid. It became "Dancing Dolphins". My favorite piece is the last dolphin shown with the "3 D" tail over the binding.





Next two are before and after,(with the "bikini top" added).




Lastly, here's a nice floral pickguard a whopping .023 thick.



Thanks for looking!
Paul
Author:  Dave Rector [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:14 am ]
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Paul, your work never ceases to amaze me. Those are all just beautiful!
Author:  Joe Beaver [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:50 am ]
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Beautiful work. I've never seem any finer!
Author:  Rod True [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:07 pm ]
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Sooo nice Paul.

Man do we have some talented people here.

Very cool indead.
Author:  clavin [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:31 pm ]
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I really like the view. What are the materials for the dolphins? Looks like red abalone, but is it a plastic?

Craig L.

Nice add on too! CLEAN!!!!!clavin38917.8971643519
Author:  Dave Anderson [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:42 pm ]
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Love them dolphins, Beautiful work Paul.Also the pickguard floral is awesome!Wow!
Author:  SniderMike [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:43 pm ]
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Paul, those are great! I love the mermaid. Way to go.

Mike
Author:  Anthony Z [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 12:47 pm ]
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Paul - fabulous! I really like the mermaid -- the addition of the bikini top is really classy (well now that I know what she really looks like )

What did you use for tail on the mermaid?
Author:  Alain Desforges [ Wed Jul 19, 2006 1:06 pm ]
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Fabulous work!!! Outstanding!

I love that mermaid (especially the 'before' shot!)
Author:  Serge Poirier [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:28 am ]
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Don't you just love this place? So much talent!

Paul, your work is top notch as usual, very fine executions here sir!
Author:  1bordeaux [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:05 am ]
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Thanks guys, You are all too kind! Does this qualify as "inlay zoot"?

[QUOTE=clavin] I really like the view. What are the materials for the dolphins? Looks like red abalone, but is it a plastic?
Craig L.
Nice add on too! CLEAN!!!!![/QUOTE]

The dolphins are indeed red ab. I received about 2 dozen 2"x2" blanks from Australia a year ago. They were perfect for this project.

Anthony- The mermaid is factory done; the material on the tail is mammoth ivory surrounding some ab heart abalam.
Author:  JBreault [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 1:33 am ]
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Paul it all looks great! I wish I had the time and/or money to take your class this summer...maybe next year of when my life settles down a bit more.
Author:  Dave White [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 3:54 am ]
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Paul,

Fabulous work!!

How come the dolphins nipples never get highlighted in inlay work? I suppose that's the definition of "art" I nominate you for "Best Tasteful and Creative Use of a Dolphin Award 2006"
Author:  TonyKarol [ Thu Jul 20, 2006 10:06 am ]
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Great work - how did you get so close to the neck purf with some of the inlaying and not mark it - I figure it was cut out clsoe by hand with a scalpel/chisel ??? Option 2 may have been a sweet paua bikini top - strapless !!!! That would have left her mane of hair alone !!!
Author:  1bordeaux [ Fri Jul 21, 2006 12:31 am ]
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[QUOTE=TonyKarol] Great work - how did you get so close to the neck purf with some of the inlaying and not mark it - I figure it was cut out clsoe by hand with a scalpel/chisel ??? Option 2 may have been a sweet paua bikini top - strapless !!!! That would have left her mane of hair alone !!![/QUOTE]

Tony,
Actually the cut is with a 1/32" up spiral, with a slight "push" of the pointed edge of the inlay into the space. I have used a scalpel as well, depending on the application.
Author:  hogan [ Sat Jul 22, 2006 12:31 am ]
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Very nice work Paul.
Jeff
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