Marquetry and Intarsia

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Marquetry is the craft of covering a structural carcass with veneer forming decorative patterns, designs or pictures. The result may be furniture, decorated small objects or free-standing pictures.
Marquetry is created by selecting different types of wood, using its natural grain patterns and colors to create the different colors in the pattern.
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Surrey by Mingoia Lady with a Fan by StychoKiller Sunburst Picture in Veneer by WaistedSpace woodwork by c2k1 Portofino, view from a balcony by StychoKiller Darth Maul in marquetry by MarshallLightbringer




Intarsia is created by selecting different types of wood, using its natural grain patterns and colors (rather than dyes and stains) to create the different colors in the pattern. Each piece of wood is then individually cut , shaped, and sanded before fitting them together like a jig-saw puzzle and gluing them to a piece of 1/4 inch plywood backing cut to the shape of the final product. Once together, a final layer of finish is applied and the project is complete.
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Puppy in a basket by wdh61 Bronze Dragon by FrogPond Buffalo by wdh61 born in fire light by cl2007 Elvis Presley by ylemonde House by ylemonde


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You've showcased some wonderful works! :thumbsup: