Marquetery Table Top

The top of my grand-father table was spoilt, I decided to restore it. I chose to make a geometric marquetry.

I drew the pattern with inkscape.

Supplies

0.6 mm veneer, laser cutter, wood glue, press, scraper, sandpaper 120, 180 and 240, varnish.

The thickness of the veneer is 0,6 mm.

It is important to have 3 different tones of veneer to have the 3D effect. For example : hornbeam, cherry, mahogany

Draw the basic pattern, duplicate it x times.

Cut out the pattern with the laser. Take care to arrange the wood grain along the laser cutting x axis.

Experiment to choose laser parameters.

Assemble the elements, hold them with tape.

Glue on a 16mm thick MDF plate, approximately 80x40 cm.

Place under press for 24 hours.

Gently remove the tape without defibrating. If necessary, use a hair dryer to more easily remove the tape.

Scrape with a scraper then sand with grits: 120, 180 and 240.

Varnish.

Admire your handwork and be happy.