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 23, 2013

Roubo Redux

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Patrice and Agnes Reading Roubo in French I first met Mr. Roubo at the Getty Museum Conservation Lab around 1975 or so. There was a Fre...

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ASFW at MASW!

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The New School of French Marquetry I realize that, in the world of French marquetry, there are a few "chevalets" sitting in wo...

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Mr. Lecount Ready For Adoption.

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Meet Mr. Lecount Over the years I have lectured to groups, large and small, thousands of time. Public speaking is easy for me. Just ...

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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

We've Got Nails!

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Tools for Nailing Veneer Packets When you practice an art form which was perfected in France over 200 years ago, it is natural that you...

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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Mr. Lecount Gets First Coat

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First Coat of Shellac As I work to create tall case clocks, I am constantly reminded of the human characteristics that we share with thi...

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Friday, August 16, 2013

Mr. Lecount Gets Fitted For A Bonnet

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Le Count Ready For Fitting I have spent several days this week fitting the Lecount works to the case, which is assembled without the bon...

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Monday, August 12, 2013

Chicago Kitchen Job

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Some time back we received a call from a designer who wanted us to supply marquetry surfaces for a kitchen remodel in Chicago. Although thi...

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About Me

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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