If you would like something custom made in wood marquetry, the process is simple.

First, you can email a photograph to me for evaluation. (You can also send a photo by regular mail)

Next, I will email back an estimate of what it would cost to have it done.





The price of most marquetry pictures is based primarily on the amount of detail in the photo.

More detail means more small pieces have to be cut, which means more labor and time, which equates to higher costs.

I can usually take out, or add details to a picture to bring the commission price into a range

that the customer is comfortable with.

Here is an example of how detail affects price:



In this picture, you can see the entire top of the boat where a lot of detail lies...







In this picture, you can't see much of the top of the boat, which brings the detail level down...

making the price about half of the previous picture.














Here is an example of how I can take a photograph that has a lot of unwanted background detail
and eliminate it to make the resulting marquetry artwork simpler, more pleasing to the eye and less expensive.



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Here is an example of how a particular element in a picture can be created in marquetry to different levels of detail...

These are both marquetry pictures featuring the lighthouse "Big Red" in Holland, Michigan.

In the first picture, I used much more detail in the making of the lighthouse...









With the second picture, I went lighter on the level of detail...









When I send out estimates for having marquetry work done, I will give a price range that goes from

low detial to high detail price.
 
For marquetry pictures, I usually will send a copy of the final line drawing to you by mail, 

to get approval before starting the creation process.





Remember that there are always a lot of people who want custom work done for the Christmas season.
So, you will want to place your orders early to have the best chance of getting your piece done before the holidays.

The more advance time you give me, the easier it is to meet deadlines.







I also do signs of all types...
They can feature: Your family name, Your house number, Your business name, Your business logo
It can take on any background design and be made in custom shapes!
They can also be finished to hang outdoors.
You can order them in any size from 12" to 28" wide.