Inlay, Bandings, and Stringing

Instructor: Mario Rodriguez
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (day)
Maximum Class Size: Approximately 12

Many Federal period pieces are adorned with unique and distinctive bandings and inlays.  These decorative borders are often placed to highlight certain aspects of the piece, creating visual “movement and giving emphasis to special areas of the piece.

Of course, bandings and borders can be purchased. But using mass produced items often hinders or compromises a design.  Having the ability to create custom bandings is the best way to give your furniture extra “pop” and distinction.

In this weekend workshop, students will learn to:

• Design distinctive bandings
• Jig up to safely cut small, short-grain pieces
• Re-saw and thickness veneer
• Glue up banding “bricks” using cauls, pads, and clamps
• Inlay banding strips and borders

Course fee (including materials fee) $350

In order to register, please call us at 215-849-5174, or drop us an email and we will forward the registration materials.

Note -- This course is highly recommended, but not required, for those interested in the Portsmouth Card Table Master Class.


Classes:

• October 30-31, 2010 - day