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I rarely post pictures of my projects, but I thought I would post a couple pics of some inlay I have been working on.

This is going on a guitar for my mother. The design has been a bit tuff for me (floral theme). I am not really an inlay guy. I haven't really done much inlay at all in years, but it has been fun getting back into it a little more.

This is the rosette area.



I had to try a couple times before I got the look I was after on the heastock inlay. The rose on the top is the one I will be using.


Thanks to Chris V. for helping me along the way with advise and tips .

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supper selection of shell on the dress.


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That is really nice.  It presents excellently.  I agree with Michael, great selections of materials and applications.   

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That's excellent Rich!

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Nicely done. Isn't routing into spruce fun?

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beautiful job!!!

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Yes , That spruce likes to really get furry if you as you route. I wound up cutting the pattern with a razor knife and using a chisel to pop about 1/8" back to the pattern line. I was really wishing I was placing it in ebony after I was into it a bit.


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That sure is pretty! I love the piece of white MOP that shows the folds in her dress...just gorgeous. From where I sit the inlay looks flawless.

I like your choice for the headstock rose as well.


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Thank you for sharing, that is an inspiring inlay.


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Wow thats nice.

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Rich,

That is just beautiful my friend, what glorious design and skillful execution, your Mum will be thrilled.

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Rich,

That is really excellent work! Thanks for sharing. Both the design and choice of materials and colors really make it stand out.

Now I know who to ask for advice when I attempt one.


Keep up the great work,

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That is wonderful inlay Rich, very tasteful. I especially like the way the soundhole conforms to the countours of the inlay. Very artistic. Your mother will be thrilled, I'm sure.

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Way to go Rich. You've been busy.


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That is really beautiful..."not really an inlay guy", yeah right . Good observations about the folds in the dress. I would love to see another post of your work, the finished instrument. Congrats .


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Really excellent work, Rich. Everything about it looks First Class!!!

Gotta see pics when you're done.

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Artistic, well executed and above all beautiful.  As Kim said: "Your Mum will love it!"


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