Before the process begins, the piece is thoroughly dried, alternating between sun and shade, turning the pieces so that they do not warp or split.
Gaspar's maque projects start with wooden pieces already formed by other artisans, usually made from Mexican alder or Cirimo as both are low in resin content and absorb the maque better.
Later he rediscovered the techniques for inlaying gold in lacquered pieces working as a student of Pedro Fabián and Salvador Solchaga.