Marquetry Magic Miniatures
Artist ~ Ernest Mills ~

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 ~ The Bridgewater Canal ~  Worsley, Lancs. England   size: 2.9" (7.4cm) x 3.9" (9.9cm)
Ed. comments: "A truly superb miniature"

1st place: Class 6B in the 2012
International Marquetry Exhibition, Chelmsford, England.
Awarded the:
Peggy and Byron Shellard Cup for first place.
1st place:
Marquetry category.
Northeast Woodworkers Association 22nd annual fine woodworking showcase, Mar.2013. USA

As shown on the front cover of the 2012 Fall issue of The American Marquetry Society. 
This piece shows a Houseboat on the Bridgewater Canal. The House in the background is Packet House. It measures only 2.9" (7.4cm) x 3.9" (9.9cm), scalpel cut and was finished with 1 coat of a 1:1 mix of polyurethane gloss and mineral spirits acting as a sealer then 3 coats of gloss poly. Final polish used was Renaissance wax.
Anyone interested in learning this art form please contact me at emills21@cox.net

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