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Roubo Workbench, part 1.

Author: Виктория, February 8, 2016 в Uncategorized

I never thought that I’d be making a workbench! I’m always searching for some new ways of presenting the work that I do. I’m just never happy with the photos that I make, almost. One day, going through a bunch of fantastic Instagram photos of different cabinetmakers, I realized that they are fabulous even when they showed WIP. Still a process, but such a beautiful one. And I thought – what do I have? Just a green cutting mat, a lamp, that’s it. Even my beautiful ginger cat would never fit in. :))) Nothing cute really. And I’m a fan of cute things! :)))

After all, I thought, why not a workbench? It would look like a real workshop. I knew nothing about workbenches, so I bought one of Christopher Schwartz books. And it was quite exciting reading!

I was so impressed that I decided to make a Roubo workbench, well, its modern version. You can find a lot of drawings on Internet, so I didn’t waste my time and picked one.

Let’s begin! I start with a top (we have two parts). You can see dovetail joinery on the sides of it. I used steamed pear wood for the contrast.

Roubo workbench in 1/12 scale - WIP

Roubo workbench in 1/12 scale - WIP

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Tuscan Table.

Author: Виктория, November 12, 2015 в Uncategorized

Tuscan table with marquetry top

I wish I had two more days, just 16 hours of work, probably I’d be completely happy then. But, I have only three hours a day, and my kid is sick, so I finished it a bit earlier. Lots of photos below.

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Art Deco Tables

Author: Виктория, June 18, 2015 в Uncategorized

Well, it’s been a while since my last update on these tables. They’re done now!
The first one is with straw marquetry top, the table itself is made of walnut.

Art Deco tables
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Carving and needlepoint

Author: Виктория, March 18, 2015 в Miniature Needlepoint

I finished marquetry panels and started carving central door ornaments.  Last time I made my own pear plywood – and what was I thinking? Especially with boxwood veneer I had. This time I decided to use boxwood. And I love it! It’s such a great wood, no excuses .  I hope to finish carving tomorrow and then I’ll stain it and glue to the door. I’m quite happy with the details I’ve got now, hope that result will be even better.

Applied carving - WIP

As for something different – I got this beautiful pattern from  Nicola Mascall , when I saw it on Facebook I fell in love with this carpet, the colors are magnificent! I promised to myself earlier that I’d never do needlework again, I wanted to work on my bobbin lace mats, but with my baby girl it is quite difficult, she love the bobbins too much. I guess I’ll wait till she grows up a bit. Besides, this beautiful carpet, OMG! I couldn’t help myself!  This is my first time stitching with Madeira, quite happy about the result and the back is not bad either! 🙂

Miniature Needlepoint rug - WIP

 

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Wardrobe – moldings and frame

Author: Виктория, February 9, 2015 в Uncategorized

There was a lot of work recently, I’m still enjoying the process of building my new art nouveau wardrobe. Lots of things were changed since the last version of it, this time I decided not to use veneered wood, this time the pear was stained, it has a very deep color of purple heart wood.  Just like the original piece. The only drawback is that becayse it’s very dark every touch with my fingers left these sawdust spots. Anyway, there’s nothing I can do till the finishing process.

 

Art nouveau wardrobe - WIP

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French chic

Author: Виктория, January 23, 2015 в Lace

French day bed

Well, it’s done! I wish I could make more, but the thing is I’m out of time and need to make other items too. I finished this day bed long-long time ago but the textile part took a lot of time, because I was sewing it while my daughter was sleeping 🙂 Then I ordered a cat and a dog…
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Marquetry wardrobe -WIP

Author: Виктория, January 19, 2015 в Uncategorized

These holidays were too long! I missed my tools and tablesaw:) Before them (damn, it was last year!) I started remaking marquetry wardrobe, which I didn’t even finish. I managed to cut side parts, today was a  lathe day!

Here’s the old version of the wardrobe:
Another marquetry wardrobe - WIP

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Music stand

Author: Виктория, December 24, 2014 в Uncategorized

Well, it’s finished! Pretty happy with it – though I had my troubles with hinges, which was a surprise for me.

art nouveau music stand

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Marquetry for music stand

Author: Виктория, December 19, 2014 в WIP, WIP, WIP, WIP, WIP

I only needed one more hour today to finish the second panel for the door, almost half of it is done. So I’ll show only the first one for now. Well, I need to sand it, add couple more details, but overall it’s done.

Marquetry door for music stand - WIP

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Spinet Desk in Instagram style

Author: Виктория, December 5, 2014 в Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture, Furniture

I finished this desk last week, but needed to make some books for it:

Duncan Phyfe Spinet Desk

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