Brian Kincaid
03-14-2009, 12:49 AM
I'm in the planning stages of a blanket chest that will match my parents' old German (we think) bedroom set. The set uses many inlaid medallions with mother of pearl in the center of them.
I want to incorporate two of these medallions into the design, but I have no idea where to purchase this type of inlay. I haven't done an inlay before, but I am willing to try (thanks to Dewey). How hard could it be right Dewey? :eek:
Anyway, I have googled for quite a while and the best I can find is a few shops that will do custom design. Anyone have any recommendations?
Also, the wood is a little odd to me. It was claimed to be Oak (from Europe) and it is much more tight grained than the oak I am used to working with (Red Oak from NE Texas). Anyone know what types of Oak grow in Europe (I hope this isn't too dumb of a question)? I'd like to learn more about it. To find what might be a good grain match.
Brian
I want to incorporate two of these medallions into the design, but I have no idea where to purchase this type of inlay. I haven't done an inlay before, but I am willing to try (thanks to Dewey). How hard could it be right Dewey? :eek:
Anyway, I have googled for quite a while and the best I can find is a few shops that will do custom design. Anyone have any recommendations?
Also, the wood is a little odd to me. It was claimed to be Oak (from Europe) and it is much more tight grained than the oak I am used to working with (Red Oak from NE Texas). Anyone know what types of Oak grow in Europe (I hope this isn't too dumb of a question)? I'd like to learn more about it. To find what might be a good grain match.
Brian