Custom Inlay

SeaArtNancy · Jul 21, 2013

Hi, does anyone out there in UU land know of anyone who does custom inlay work? I'm talking "over the top" inlay job from a very detailed drawing/design? I'm currently learning on my little acacia Kala, but when I'm a bit more accomplished I'd love to purchase a very well made Koa wood concert and have one of my designs embellish it in abalone inlay.
And-if anyone out there needs custom design work- logos or wants something cool painted on their uke, feel free to give me a shout!!!
Happy strumming!

Newportlocal · Jul 21, 2013

Larry Robinson
http://robinsoninlays.com/

SeaArtNancy · Jul 21, 2013

Larry Robinson Inlay Art

WOW!!!! I just looked at Larry's website- amazing work!!!!!
Thanks so much for responding!
All the best!

mm stan · Jul 21, 2013

Aloha Nancy,
Of course Chuckie Moore of Moore Bettah Ukes... http://www.moorebettahukes.com/GALLERY.html
Here are a couple more.. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/5_Inlay_Artists_You_Should_Meet.aspx
http://www.bordeauxinlay.com/
http://www.jimmiwingertinlay.com/
http://www.luthiersupply.com/
http://www.dukeofpearl.com/industry_source.htm

Markr1 · Jul 21, 2013

You might try Brian England at Custom Inlay Inc. he does a lot of work for Gibson among some. He lives about 40 miles from me in Kentucky.
http://www.custominlay.com/

SeaArtNancy · Jul 21, 2013

Really impressed with the work that all websites have shown! I'm considering buying Larry Robinson's Inlay book and trying a few pieces myself....I have a long history as a woodcarver-this could be a new fun way to make an even bigger mess in my studio!
Thanks again for the responses!

mm stan · Jul 21, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/results?sear...3j3.16.0...0.0...1ac.1.11.youtube.o1k9SYLGi_0

Newportlocal · Jul 21, 2013

SeaArtNancy said:
WOW!!!! I just looked at Larry's website- amazing work!!!!!
Thanks so much for responding!
All the best!

Sure glad it helped.

Chuck Moore is my all time hero for examples of inlay and building ukuleles. It seemed you were looking for someone who did inlay work separately and could do a design for you. All the best on your journey.

Michael Smith · Jul 21, 2013

You need to coordinate the inlay with the building of the instrument. It's difficult to inlay on a completed instrument. Larry Robinson has a video series he put out many years ago that is pretty good. You can rent the 3 dvd series by the week from Smartflix https://smartflix.com/store/video/889/Inlay-Techniques

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