The Art of Marquetry (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers)
Marquetry is a technique where different natural colors of wood veneers
are carefully cut to fit precisely together, creating a spectacular
design in a single sheet or picture. In the mid 16th century, Italian
craftsmen began using marquetry as a furniture decorating art. Using a
technique called the double-bevel cut, the novice to advanced
woodworker is led through a fully illustrated step-by-step process from
the design to the finish. Hundreds of color photographs demonstrate in
detail how to saw your own veneers out of solid wood planks, the tools
and materials required, using the scroll saw and the fret saw, choosing
woods for color and grain, design tips, shading with hot sand, and
finishing. Four patterns ranging from simple to challenging projects
are included as is an extended gallery of finished works to inspire the
marquetarian in you., 400+ color photos, 4 patterns, gallery.
The Art of Marquetry (Schiffer Book for Woodworkers) by Craig Vandall Stevens, Joy Shih Ng Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Pages:92 Format: DjVu ISBN:076430237X 3.38 MB
