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DriftwoodGuitars
PostPosted: Wed Nov 23, 2016 11:58 pm 
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I've really started to enjoy the inlay process and have been trying to step up my game as of late. This particular one was made from a photo I found of a sea turtle that I then I then traced, scaned, and shrunk down to make my pattern from. It took me almost 12 hours to make and consists of almost 100 pieces. I'll be inlaying it tomorrow on a very special guitar that I'll be posting here once it's complete. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!


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Hesh
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It looks alive!!! Nicely done Chris!
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Jim Watts
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Wow, that's looking great!
Looking forward to seeing the whole guitar.

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James Orr
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Unreal! Thanks for sharing, Chris.
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Awesome!


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Clinchriver
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kjaffrey
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Twelve hours doesn't seem too bad, I would have expected longer.

It really looks great
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SteveSmith
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Looks awesome. Can't wait to see it completed.

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Clay S.
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Nice!
Where will it be inlayed?
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Super! do you cut all with a hand saw?
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Very cool.
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Well done - I like it

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Very nice! I could have spent 12 hours per piece and not come even close.
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Fantastic! What materials did you use?

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Stellar and inspiring!

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Stunning! Bob
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Wow! That is awesome.!

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That's it for 12 hours? Just kidding, it looks great. (Just wanted to stand out from the crowd) ;)
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:o Some beautiful and meticulous craftsmanship there [:Y:]
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