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    Webinar: Models and Mockups Make the Design with Michael Fortune

    Replay Join FWW contributing editor Michael Fortune for our webinar on designing with mockups.

    Author Headshot By Michael Fortune Aug 10, 2020

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    Internationally renowned for his furniture designs and for his technical prowess, Fine Woodworking Contributing Editor Michael Fortune explains in this webinar the vital role that scale models and full-size mockups play in the design process. “Making models and mockups of your idea might seem like an extra step when you really want to just jump into your new project,” Fortune says. “But these steps are very important—they can quickly illustrate strengths and flaws in aesthetics, structure, and joinery before you’ve invested time and precious timber in your project.”

    “I’ve been making furniture for close to 50 years, and I still make models and full size mockups as part of my design process. These steps have salvaged quite a few designs that were destined for a dark corner in the back bedroom.”

    In this webinar Fortune will walk you through the process he used to design a number of…

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    Comments

    1. Geedubs | Aug 20, 2020 10:40am | #1

      I am unable to participate in this event today due to conflicts. Is it going to be recorded and available later?

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        BenStrano | Aug 20, 2020 11:22am | #2

        Yes. When all goes as planned, the webinars get posted the next morning. Right on this page.

    2. ganekag | Aug 20, 2020 07:06pm | #3

      I registered but cannot find any information on how to access the webinar.

    3. ganekag | Aug 20, 2020 07:10pm | #4

      How do I access the Fortune webinar. I did register. [email protected]

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        BenStrano | Aug 21, 2020 08:26am | #7

        Hey Alan,
        I see also your email on the list. Unfortunately it must be in your junk mail somewhere.

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      Subala | Aug 20, 2020 07:30pm | #5

      Did I miss something? I signed up but got no info on how to tune in to the webinar. Since this is episode 7, maybe I'll look around to see if I can view episodes 1 thru 6.

      1. User avater FWW Editor
        BenStrano | Aug 21, 2020 08:26am | #6

        I see your email on the list. Unfortunately it must be in your junk mail somewhere.

    5. DavidDC | Dec 14, 2020 04:22am | #8

      Wow!!
      Just caught this webinar (thanks to FWW for archiving).
      Left well informed and highly inspired.
      Thanks to Michael for showing some wonderful finished pieces (that’s the inspiration) and the several practical tips like mock-up materials and recommended sketching process. Think this is going to help with some “writers block” that’s hit me lately.
      Kinda surprised how useful a webinar was. Please keep ‘me coming!

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