Sunday, September 13, 2009

Box challenge day 35 / Eggshell panels part 1












Jean Dunand(1877-1942) is credited with first using lacquered eggshell panels in furntiture and bindings.
I was lucky enough to be around to see one of my old teachers make a
panel, and consequently I have another trick I can use.(thanks Mark!) Glue the eggs on to
a rough black paper, grout it with black gesso, sand, and sand, and sand, until the surface is as smooth as glass, or thereabouts...
Part 2 will include colouring the panels , sealing with a lacquer, and mounting as a recessed onlay onto the cover for "The Great Gatsby".

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