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DECORATION VI: Flemish printed papers

Hints for nice papering…

Consider your layout first, studying the instructions.
Don’t forget that the nameboard batten or the keyend blocks will partially cover some of the pattern in the keywell.
The keywell and case rim should be papered together.
The lid and flap areas are additional, and should not be papered if the keywell and case rim are not.
Allow for expansion when cutting the papers to fit.
Keep your work area scrupulously clean.

The Mactaggart Patterns…

For many years, the fine quality, hand-printed papers in various Ruckers styles made by the Mactaggarts in England were much admired by harpsichord makers all over the world. When the Mactaggarts decided to cease their printing a few years ago, the news was received with great regret.

The sole rights to reproduction of their copyrighted patterns were purchased by Atelier Marc Ducornet, and the Mactaggart’s original carved pearwood blocks deposited with the Russell Collection in Edinburgh.

The offset printed papers we illustrate here are therefore the only authorized reproductions, and we proudly share these with builders around the world. Our latest addition to the patterns is a digital printing of the imitation Ashgrain for the lid interior.

Please contact us for help with your order.

PRINTED DECORATIVE PAPERS

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