# STL332: Any way into marquetry is a good one.

- Show: [Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live)
- Published: 2025-01-10
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one
- Listen: https://shoptalklive.podcast.static.taunton.com/stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one

## Summary

Marquetry artists Chelsea Van Voorhis and Albert Kleine join Amanda to discuss their contrasting approaches to the craft. Van Voorhis, a former fashion designer, explains her use of laser-cutting for complex shapes and hand-knife work for organic flow, while Kleine details his evolution from rigid double-bevel techniques to a more painterly, extemporaneous style. They cover material selection, the challenges of wood color fading, and the importance of community knowledge sharing in marquetry.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=6) Introduction and Guest Backgrounds
- [9:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=544) Favorite Tools and Sharpening
- [16:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=976) Fixing Mistakes and Troubleshooting
- [33:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=2032) Wood Color and Material Selection
- [42:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=2548) Learning Double Bevel Marquetry
- [48:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=2900) Laser vs. Hand Cutting Techniques
- [51:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=3084) Design Approaches: Organic vs. Technical
- [1:00:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-01-10-stl332-any-way-into-marquetry-is-a-good-one#t=3618) Classes and Resources

## Topics

- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Chelsea Van Voorhis (other)
- Albert Kleine (other)
- Tim Coleman (other)
- Silas Copp (other)
- Craig Stevens (other)
- Frank Straza (other)
- Roar Rocket (company)
- Zenwoo Toolworks (company)
- Chesapeake Art Center (company)
- Plain Wellness (company)
- Community Workshop NOLA (company)
- Dikes with Drills (company)
- Fine Woodworking (company)
- Taunton (company)
- Unibond One (other)
- Aurora Kit (other)
- Illustrator (tool)
- Laser Cutter (tool)
- Disc Sander (tool)
- Honing Guide (tool)

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