Fretboard Vines

Examples of traditional styled vines with traditional shell materials.
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Here are 2 vines showing how a great deal of variation can be achieved from the same basic
pattern. #1 is done with traditional shell inlay and #2 with a variety of shell,
recon stone, Corian, etc. Small elements are added to change the feel of the design.
Materials:
#1 - Green Rippled Abalone, Brown Lip Pearl,
MOP, Pink Clam,
Gold MOP
#2 - Gold MOP, Brown Lip MOP. Pink Clam, MOP "Sparkle," Malachite,
Sugulite, Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Spiny Oyster.