Ensemble Inlay Collection
Initially inspired by kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery, Ensemble is a collection of shapes that can be used as an alternative to traditional bowties/butterflies, patches, and inlays. Much like Kintsugi, these forms celebrate imperfections rather than completely hiding them. A number of the shapes are specially designed to span and stabilize checks and splits in wood.
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Files Included (14)
Allegro.svg
1 kBAlto - Long.svg
1 kBAlto - Short.svg
1 kBBaritone.svg
917 BEnsemble - 092722.pdf
9 MBPresto - Long.svg
756 BPresto - Medium.svg
757 BPresto - Short.svg
756 BRitenuto - Long.svg
823 BRitenuto - Short.svg
822 BRondo - Long.svg
887 BRondo - Short.svg
886 BTenor - Long.svg
1 kBTenor - Short.svg
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Materials
Thin hardwood stock for inlay
Spoilboard
Double sided tape
Tools
Shaper Origin
Shaper Tape
1/4" Up-Cut Bit or 1/8" Up-Cut Bit
Calipers
Instructions
View the PDF for full instructions and a detailed view of the full collection. Use Ensemble shapes as you would a traditional bowties/butterflies, inlays, or patches: - Select shape from collection - Cut chosen shape from material slightly thicker than final inlay depth - Place same file in desired location on final workpiece - Cut pocket with slight offset to final inlay depth - Test inlay in pocket and adjust offset until reaching a tight fit Please tag me with your finished piece on social media! @leahksamick