WPatrickEdwards

A traditional furniture conservator, restorer and maker discusses his life experiences and his philosophy of work. If you love marquetry this is the place to discuss it. All work is done with hand tools and organic traditional materials and methods.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Artistically Burning Wood

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When you stand in front of an elegant marquetry surface on a piece of furniture made centuries ago you are looking at a surface which has b...

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Kristen Teaches Art

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The American School of French Marquetry has one of the best student/teacher ratio in the country. Since we limit the class size to a maxim...

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Patrick George Sawing Veneer Video

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I was just watching again the superb 10 minute video of J. George et fils at work in Paris. I have discussed the difference between sawn a...

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How Tall Is Your Tall Case Clock?

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When I finished this clock I asked the photographer to take a picture with me next to the clock. One of the reasons I d...

Saturday, October 16, 2010

English Breakfast Table

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I compare my work to that of the custom tailor. It may sound different, but we both are concerned that the "client" looks good ...

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Friday, October 15, 2010

Tabouret Pour Les Clef

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I have always enjoyed visiting antique shows. I rarely go to buy anything, since I never seem to have "lots of money." I go to...

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Boy With Hammer

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I was a difficult child. I was determined and self-centered and would not take direction well. My first year in school I would not submit...

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W. Patrick Edwards: San Diego, CA, United States; I was born in Los Angeles in 1948 and moved to San Diego in 1958. I entered UCSD as the first freshman class in 1967 and graduated in 1971 with a degree in Applied Physics and Information Science, minor in American History. During my college years I owned an antique store at the same time I worked 20 hours a week in the physics department at UCSD. In 1968 I worked on site at Brookhaven Labs in New York for a year and took my classes by mail. Upon graduation I secured a job for Maxwell Labs, ran my antique business on the weekends and taught Decorative Arts classes at night. I produced a series of 10 shows on CBS called "Welcome to the Past...The History of American Furniture." In 1972 I decided to quit my physics career and devote full time to the antiques business. It was the best decision of my life. I choose to work by hand, without machinery, using only period materials and methods. I also walk to work every day. Life is good.

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