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Marilyn Monroe Intarsia Pattern
Marilyn Monroe Intarsia Pattern
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Making those legs was one of my highlights for the year. But then I need to get a life.
For Charlie Chaplin you will need lots of dark timber but Marilyn is much brighter.
I used two different light timbers for her dress. One for the lining and one for the outside material.
Her tanned legs contrast nicely with the dress material.
Although Marilyn was a blonde I gave her slightly darker hair to try and balance that light dress.
This comprehensive, full size, pattern will take you step by step through the construction process.
Finished Intarsia Size:
540mm x 390mm (22" x 16")
Number of Pieces:
105
Plan Size:
A2 420mm x 594mm (17" x 24")
This is a small section of the very detailed computer drawn plan that will guide you through the construction process
Some Sample Timbers used in this piece
 Quandong |
 White Wood |
 Gum Top Box |
 Hoop Pine |
 Lips - New Guineau Rosewood |
 Hair - Silky Oak |
Use these samples as a guide to colours only. You should use wood that you can easily obtain locally.
The pattern includes detailed guidelines on choosing suitable timbers. Need more timber colours? Check out our guide to Ebonizing and Bleaching Timber here.
