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Eagle in Flight

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I have completed several of this Intarsia design. I individualize them by changing up the woods I use and the grain directions. It's a good seller. This one is for a Xmas present. I used Brazilian Rosewood, Walnut, Poplar, Soft Maple. Blue Pine, Mahogany, Spalted Maple, Yellowheart, White Elm and the frame is Cherry.
 

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Intarsia is more 3-D than Marquetry. In Marquetry every piece is flat and the same thickness. Intarsia pieces are shaped, contoured, and different thicknesses to give a more realistic 3-D experience to the viewer.

Blue Pine comes from trees that are infested by the Mountain Beetle. The Beetle secretes enzymes which turn the wood a blue shade. If cut early enough the wood is not structurally damaged by the beetles.
 
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