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Coasters

Coaster Background (Fond) & Ring
Coaster Background (Fond) & Ring
Coaster packet
Coaster packet
Assembled prior to mounting
Assembled prior to mounting
Edge ebonized
Edge ebonized

                 his is the actual pattern of the

                 men of the gaming table.  It was

                 a fun project to practice cutting skills just after marquetry school.  It is one of the etudes used in the school today--a good exercise.  Using different colored veneers in making the packet gives life to each coaster.  The Boulle technique (tarsia a incastro) was used.