Newbie Inlay Help

[martynm]

Hey folks, i'm planning on making an inlay for a guitar project i am working on. Can anyone recommend somewhere in the UK to get cheap inlay material to practice with?

Cheers

Martyn

[Devon Headen]

Inlay material isn't cheap. Anywhere. I'm not sure about UK suppliers that are slightly less expensive, but inlay materials just aren't cheap. Some of the plastics are kind of cheap I think, but I've only messed around with MOP, gold MOP, and green abalone.

[Batfink]

He's right, there's no such thing as 'cheap' inlay material. What are you after, i may have some offcuts that could be used for cutting practice but if it's big enough to be usefull then sorry but it's big enough not to give away. Depending on your location you can try David Dykes (Luthier Supplies) or Mike at Small Wonder Music (both Kent / Sussex border) but whichever way for plain MOP your looking 70p a gram which doesn't sound a lot but belive me it can add up very rapidly.

Jem

[Clavin]

Hi guys.

There are some "cheap" inlay materials- plastics, etc.. but you'll still be paying at least $10.00 for a small sheet, maybe 6x6.

Some woods are also less expensive, but of course using solely cheap materials will give cheap looking results. Pearl is going to cost you at least $20.00 or so an ounce anywhere in the world (at .05", maybe 5-6 pieces in an ounce) Thinner pearl blanks cost more than thicker ones, there is more in an ounce.

Craig L

[martynm]

Thanks for the advice folks,

i think i'll give Luthier Supplies a try, i think i've got thier catalouge lying about somewhere. i've never tried anything like this before so i'd better get practicing!

martyn

[Sambo]

www.custominlay.com

They have some nice pearlescent plastics that are similar to MOP which are good to practice on... sumut stupid like 20 dollars for 12"x24" too.. they ship internatinally.