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.

Monday, January 21, 2013

The Glue That Binds Us Together

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When I first had the idea of modifying protein glue with urea to extend the open time, it was driven by purely selfish motivations. I wan...

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Friday, January 4, 2013

Why Cuban Mahogany?

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I have a lot of books. I have always found the money for books. I buy books instead of food. I have several old editions, large form...

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Tuesday, December 25, 2012

Reflections Of An Old Man

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Beautiful Marquetry Card from Paul Miller Years ago, when I was much younger, these thoughts came to me as I walked home fro...

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Sunday, December 9, 2012

Trash Treasures

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About a month ago there was a New York Times article and video posted which showed the piano movers in New York picking up pianos and droppi...

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Sunday, November 25, 2012

Forward Into The Past!

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I take this job of blogging very seriously. One thing the internet has provided the globe with is a chance to share a virtual collective co...

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Sunday, November 18, 2012

Tambour Glue

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40 years ago I was the first one in San Diego to sell a roll top desk for $2500. It was the period of Golden Oak and everyone was furnishin...

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Thursday, November 15, 2012

Good Press Always Helps Ego

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Over the years I have had the pleasure of being interviewed for different publications. It is always nice when they act interested in what ...

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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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