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Ever wondered what to do with a bevel cluster or its' individual pieces?Well American Bevel has thrown down the gauntlet and the artists at Paned Expressions have picked it up.Nearly 60 patterns are included in this unusual collection of designs.All patterns are full size and a caution is given on the CD to not resize due to the fixed size of bevel clusters.Included are a mix of floral, quilt, Egyptian and fantasy themes to name a few; finally some new and unique ways to use those brilliant and beautiful bevel clusters and their pieces.All patterns are included in glass image and the files on the disk are presented in .jpg, .tif, and .eye computer formats for both PC's and Mac's. This is CD #18 in the series: the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library. Each of the almost 60 patterns can be exported for use in any craft that requires defined segments to indicate a change of color or texture. Crafters who find creating their own designs a challenge will love working with these patterns. These designs are ideal to use in machine and hand embroidery; for quilting and quilt appliqué; for china, glass and silk painting; for marquetry and woodworking, for fusing, etching, mosaics and cardmaking. ... Read more

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INTO AFRICA - A collaborative effort between Pat Kenderdine of Glass by Appointment Studio of South Africa and the artists of Paned Expressions Studios. A tour of the continent including wildlife, tribal life, floral beauty, scenic splendour and the art of the African continent. Over 80 patterns for all levels of glass expertise. Absolutely new & gorgeous panels and suncatchers depicting life from Egypt to the Cape of Storms. Each stained glass pattern is shown in both glass image and black and white and is available to print full size in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resizing and recoloring in any graphics program on your PC or Mac. ... Read more

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Into Africa
As a new stained glass student, and an animal lover, especially African animals, this is an outstanding product. ... Read more

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OCEANS & ISLANDS - A collaborative effort between Judi Hartman of Hartman’s Glass Art and the artists of Paned Expressions Studios. Think wet and tropical! Over 60 of our most popular exotic ocean & island designs including: colorful tropical fish, under and on the water oceanscapes, rare tropical florals, butterflies & beach scenes. Absolutely new & gorgeous panels and suncatchers depicting those beautiful scenes of earthly paradise!! Full size Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise. Each stained glass pattern is shown in glass image and is available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resizing and recoloring in any graphics program on your PC or Mac. ... Read more

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excellent work of a true artist
These patterns are a unique work of a true artist.I'm sure she has never had formal training it all comes from deep inside a person to create that way!

For Water Lovers!
Drawing the patterns for this CD was out of pure love
for water in all forms...especially the ocean!Many
patterns came from photos of myself and my husband when
we lived in the Florida Keys and now as we dive and
snorkle many other places.Like Hawaii!

Great!
Excellent designs...I thought it woud have more fish and ocean patterns. There are great flowers and and birds as well. The designs have lots of pieces, but can be simplified. ... Read more

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NATURE'S BOUNTY-1 Over 100 eye-filling stained glass patterns drawn from the bounty Mother Nature has bestowed upon us.Seasons, Landscapes, Seascapes, Animals, Birds & Waterlife are all wonderfully captured in glass. These ful size Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise from novice to professional level. Each pattern is shown in glass image and b&W and is available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resizing and recoloring in any graphics program on your PC or Mac. ... Read more

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Awesome Stained Glass Patterns!!!
I am amazed at how real-looking these designs are.There are so many to choose from, over 100+-- I know they'll keep me busy for a long time.I am so glad that someone is offering full-size stained glass patterns on CD, so I can print them out myself!These are great, and I've decided to collect the whole series of 11, I think, and create my own pattern library.Awesome!!! ... Read more

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~~ KIDS' STUFFA truly fun collection of fanciful stained glass designs great for libraries, daycare centers and children's rooms. Over 60 patterns from those days of bedtime story telling including Fables, Nursery Rhymes, Fairy Tales and other youthful memories. Great for Big Kids too! Patterns accommodate all levels of glass expertise. Each full size pattern is shown in glass image and b&W and is available in a JPG, TIF, and Glass Eye 2000 format for easy resize and recolor in any graphics/image program on your PC or Mac.This is CD #10 in the Paned Expressions Studios Stained Glass Pattern Library series. ... Read more

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Serious Patterns about Cute Stuff
Finally patterns about all those things we loved as kids.I got this CD as soon as I saw it was available and truly am impressed with the quality of the patterns.I use it to make quilts and wall hangings!Great for gift giving.
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After a general introduction to tools and techniques, the authors show readers how to give a unique look to furniture, wooden toys and games, jewel boxes, tiles, and many other household items. Each project is complete with instructions, materials lists, and working illustrations. ... Read more

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Excellent beginner book
Lot's of projects that will be useful as gifts during the holidays.
Easy to understand, the tips and practice area are excellent addition to any book. So thanks for a GREAT one!
Going to buy another to give to my brother too.

Thank you Kathy "Goddess of Intarsia"

Wonderful
Great book.Great plans.Great pictures.Great hints.Very inspirational.If you want to see what can be done with 'Intarsia' this is a wonderful book.

Recommend
Kathy Wise has put together a book that is very easy to follow for beginners, as well as the advanced wood worker. Step by step intruction, beautiful projects, will have you creating beautiful pieces of art in no time. Highly recommend all of Kathy Wise books.. I am new to this Intarsia woodworking and have found her books very helpful....

COOL BOOK
Great book,good price and decent shipping times. I am happy with this book, great info and style.

Great book
I loved this book. It teached me a lot of tips.
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Beautiful
Katy does beautiful work.I always get inspired by seeing the work that she is able to create.

Awesome Book
In this Kathy Wise book, you get well written intruction, but also some beautiful patterns for beginners and advance. Not only do you get the patterns inside the book, but Ms. Wise has added 9 additional full size patterns in this book. I highly recommend this book for those looking for easy instruction and beautiful patterns. Very well put together, recommend all Kathy Wise books for any one who is interested in this art.

Wonderful Intarsia Patterns
I have purchased more than one intarsia book and this is by far my favorite. Kathy has broken down a seemingly difficult process into simple steps that are easy to follow. Great step by step photos show the entire process. Also ingenious tips are added throughout the book. Very well written with a great pattern selection which includes a pouch in the back with oversize patterns ready to copy and cut. I highly recommend this book.

Falta de descripción en el armado
Es bastante incompleto en cuanto a la descripción de los modelos y se compensa un poco con los moldes que trae que son realmente maravillosos,

Javier

Intarsia
Gift for my husband. He likes the book and has gotten tips and great patterns from it. A book that will be in his library of Intarsia books for a long time. ... Read more

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full-color photos throughoutdrawings7 x 10 Easy-to-follow instructions for mastering the artDetailed, color photographs demonstrate each stepMarquetry, the method used to create pictures from wood veneers, has changed little over the centuries, although the variety and availability of veneers have increased and cutting techniques have improved. Complete step-by-step photographs and illustrations guide craftpersons of all skill levels through the entire marquetry processfrom selecting the picture to making a border, mounting the picture, and finishing it. Separate sections cover the necessary tools and materials, the skills required, and the specific types of wood that can be used. And for woodworkers who master the basics, the book shows how to enhance veneers through parquetry, cutting veneers into geometric patterns; sand shading, using sand to change the color tone of wood; pyrography, using a pen to burn shapes on to a veneer; and cutting slivers, inserting thin strips of wood into background veneers.David Hume is a marquetry and ceramic designer from Scarborough in Yorkshire, England. He runs his own business and teaches in the art department of the Yorkshire Coast College. ... Read more

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Good for beginners
Being a beginner with marquetry myself, I found this book very helpful. I do however wish it would have covered the use of hide glue for hammer veneering and the use of a scroll saw to cut veneers. Other than that, this book is very good. It covers selecting stock, design, and cutting with a knife.

Marquetry Made Easy
The most important point to be made about this book the ease in which Hume manages to keep his descriptives and explanations simple enough for the beginners to understand yet complex enough to hold the more experienced enthusiast. Hume goes from the beginners first steps on to more complexthings such as designing your own pieces. Hume doesnt just put boringtechniques down on paper, he takes us on a journey of creating a completepiece. All the designs needed are in the book so that the reader can buildthe piece along side the book if so wished. This is probably one of thebest buys I have made and is a valuable companion when I am designing andcreating any of my pieces. Definatly great value for money. ... Read more

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Intarsia is made accessible to carvers of all skill levels through these eight progressive projects. Each project builds on the project before it, successively increasing in difficulty. From the simple to the complex, carvers learn the skills they need for a complete intarsia piece, including fundamental shaping and finishing, cutting from different pieces of wood, using a sanding shim, and accentuating details with woodburning techniques. The culminating Hot Air Balloon project incorporates all the skills learned in the first seven projects. Color captions, materials and tools lists, and patterns with grain directions, wood tones, and shim placements guide the carver through each step. ... Read more

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Great Beginners Book
First off, I looked to Judy as one of the best Intarsia artist in the country. I have thumb through and started read the book. I am getting my wood together and be ready to start lesson one very soon. I can't wait to do all of the projects a few times each.
Thanks Judy for helping all of us wannabes ... Read more

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A practical guide to the techniques of marquetry, parquetry and inlaid wood. Subjects covered include lattice work, circles and ellipses, laying veneers, and four-quartering. Step-by-step photographs and plans are supplied for various projects such as pictures, table tops, games boards and bowls. ... Read more

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99% beautiful pictures, 1% how to
I bought this book to learn how to do inlay. The subtitle for this book "Design and Technique for Fine Woodworking" is misleading. Don't get me wrong if you want to look at great inlay work this book is for you. But if by some chance you actually want to learn how to do it yourself don't waste your time or your dollar. I recommend, "The Art of Wood Inlay" by George Stevens if you are looking for useful how too information.

Written with the touch of a true master who loves his work.
Robinson's book on the Art of Inlay is terrific and instructive in two aspects. First, the examples of his inlays are beautiful and bound to give the beginning and even advanced students many ideas. Second, theinstructive content and presentation are first rate. It is easy to see inLarry's lucid explanations, that he is an excellent teacher who hasorganized and presented his material in a way to make it easily accessibleto students at all levels. While I bought the book to learn how to inlay aguitar fingerboard and peghead, Larry has given me many ideas on otherforms of the art of inlay. I strongly recommend this book. ... Read more

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simple is the key word
I enjoyed the first 70 pages of the book. The author talked about technique, finishes, etc. I was disappointed in the the actual objects. The patterns were not full size and there were no measurments given. It was all sort of vague.

Plus, I understoof Marquetry to be with the use of scroll saws and coping saws. The author never even showed these techniques.

It was an interesting view, but NOT for the beginner wishing to learn the true art of marquetry. It is, indeed, "simple."

All projects include templates and instructions
"Marquetry" is the cutting and assembly of a variety of think woods (called veneers) to make a colorful pattern and showcase the beauty of wood. In Simple Marquetry, Mike Burton draws upon his more than forty years of experience and expertise to show the reader how to transform plan objects into esthetically impressive functional and decorative items with a series of easy-to-follow techniques. There is an extensive and basic "how-to" section for the novice, and one that does not require elaborate equipment or expensive setups. This is followed by fifteen projects ranging from a set of kitchen canisters embellished with rustic images to a striking contemporary design created by repeating geometric shapes. All projects include templates and detailed, step-by-step instructions which are augmented by photography. Simple Marquetry is ideal for the weekend hobbyist and a wonderful introduction to a specialized and enduringly beautiful craft.

Expert Secerets of Marquetry
Mike Burton has accomplished a feat that few author's ever accomplish. He has produced a "how to" manual that surpasses his original publication on Veneering. Mr burton has shared with his readers the techniques,tools,proper processes and product inter-actions seldom disclosed by an artist.The process is explained in such detail that failure is not even a consideration. Thanks Mike!!!! ... Read more

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A modern guide to veneering for experienced woodworkers, taking in both traditional and vacuum press methods. It covers the entire process, from an examination of how veneer is made, through the tools for cutting and joining, to three major veneering techniques. Four projects are included. ... Read more

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fine introduction to modern veneering
David Square has written a book covering the basics of veneering as it is praticed today in the small professional or serious amateur shop.

Somewhat brief chapters describe the hammer and the mechanical methods of applying veneer. Mr. Square offers instructions for making a veneering hammer and for setting up an inexpensive mechanical press, for cutting and joining veneer, and for handling hide glue. Two small projects illustrate these techniques, while pointing out their capabilities and their limitations. This discussion should adequately prepare those unfortunate souls, whom budget constraints or fear of commitment prevent from investing in professional tools, to undertake small projects successfully.

The author spends the rest of the book discussing vacuum veneering, the least expensive practicable method for veneering the large panels needed for casework or furniture making and the only economically viable method for working with curved forms. He weighs the costs and benefits of commercial and homemade vacuum systems, offers clear instructions for basic and advanced pressing techniques, and illustrates his discussion with two not completely unappealing furniture projects. After reading this book, I was thoroughly convinced that vacuum veneering is the only profitable approach to veneer in the small shop. Following its advice, I purchased a commercial vacuum system and successfully veneered panels for casework on my first attempt, and with little effort or waste. The labor savings on this one job, compared to the cost of setting up and taking down multiple cauls with numerous clamps, was enough to recover the cost of the vacuum system.

I strongly recommend this book, and the techniques it endorses, to anyone sufficiently serious about veneering to invest moderately in it.

Too much of one topic
This book has a fairly pretentious title: "The Veneering Book." Not "A Veneering Book". Not "A Guide to Veering by one guy who wrote some articles for Fine Woodworking." No, it is called "The Veneering Book" and as such makes the pretense of being authoritative on the subject of veenering.

The problem is that this book is mostly focused on vaccuum veneering.In fact, 90 pages are dedicated to every facet of vacuum veneering, covering 6 chapters. The remaining 47 pages of text lightly cover how veneer is made, Hammer Veneering, and Mechanical Veneering. No information is provided at all about dry glue veneering, flattening veneer, patching holes in highly figured veneer, and many other important topics.

I bought this book a few years ago to learn about veneering.After all, it is published by Fine Woodworking and is called: "The Veneering Book."I was disappointed to find that it was so focused on vacuum veneering--which requires a much larger investment in equipment and storage space than does the dry glue or hammer methods. I can whole heartedly recommend a book called "Venering, Foundation Course" by Micheal Burton.It is far superior for the beginner, and has much more depth for the experienced.

This book should have been called "The Vacuum Veneering Book With a Little Bit of Other Material Thrown in at the Beginning to Fool the Unwary into Buying it."... ;) ... Read more

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An illustrated guide to marquetry, a technique where different colors of wood veneers are carefully cut to fit precisely together, forming a single sheet of veneer. Explore your creative potential and learn the essential elements of marquetry: using a fret saw, sawing your own veneers out of solid wood planks, the tools and materials required for marquetry, choosing wood, design, shading with hot sand, and applying a shellac finish. ... Read more

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For centuries the art of marquetry has been centered in Paris, where the tradition has been transmitted only within workshops concentrated in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine. The outside world, therefore, has had very limited knowledge of the techniques used by the masters of this art. The publication of this English-language edition of La Marquetrie gives amateurs, art historians, creative woodworkers, and conservators access to an invaluable body of knowledge of the techniques of marquetry, covering the history of the craft as well as explanations of how a marqueter's studio is organized and the materials, instruments, drawing, preparation, and procedures used in the craft. It combines a thorough explanation of the craft techniques with detailed analysis of period examples, thereby giving readers a better understanding of marquetry pieces and new insights into shop practices. The book is an invaluable resource both for the art historian and the practicing craftsperson. ... Read more

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Comprehensive, beautiful, must-have!
If you want to make marquetry, buy marquetry or just appreciate marquetry this is an excellent resource.It has the kind of detailed information coupled with drawings and a bounty of color photos rarely seen in one book.Worth the money!!Go see the exhibit at the Getty!

This book is published by the Getty museum, which has an absolutely wonderful permanent exhibit on marquetry that includes many fine examples and a touchable how-to exhibit depicting start to finish manufacture of marquetry furniture.The book is a detailed how-to on various types of marquetry (including wood, metal and stone) with both color (over 150 color photos, more color pics than B&W) and black-and-white pictures of a large variety of examples from Renaissance through 17th and 18th century through modern (not too many or too-weird modern), plus many photos showing marquetry in progress in the how-to section.It is also a large, beautiful enough book for your coffeetable. If only every art/craft topic could have such a wonderful book.

Otimo livro
E um livro muito interessante, porem, apenas para quem tem curiosidade ou gosta muito de marchetaria. Belissimas imagens. Quem faz marchetaria nas horas vagas tera uma boa referencia, inclusive com a historia dessa arte. Capa dura, muito ilustrado, acredito que tera um lugar de honra em sua biblioteca.

Mauricio - Brazil

It doesn't get any better than this
Marquetry is impressive if you are making a simple flower or a project as ornate as the examples that are given in this book. Covering the art form from the early adopters in France and Italy, he explains in detail the procedures, as well as the tools that are used. When you see some of the pictures of the projects, you will think that you need a lifetime of practice to get to those levels, and maybe you do. They are so elaborate and ornate that you will appreciate what can be done in the art form.
The book is large and is something worth featuring on a shelf. It is wonderfully illustrated, and they don't short you on the full color photographs.
The chapters are; Veneer Decoration, History, The Marqueters Workshop, The Materials, The Instruments, The Drawing, Preparation, Procedures, Frisage and Jeux De Fond, The Construction of Cutting Tools, and Conclusion.
The book is 14" x 10" and every page is packed with beautiful color photographs, and at the very least a drawing. Makes for an interesting read, as well as seeing what is being explained in full color. With so many full size color photos, you can see why the book is more expensive than a standard book.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner in the art form, this book will capture you. See the highest forms in the art, chosen by the top museums for display. All in all a first class reference. Highly recommended.

Outstanding!
I found this book to be completely comprehensive on the subject of marquetry.Everyone who loves this art form will want to have this in their library.

A superb book. Excellent pictures, great explanations.
I have two books of the same author: Masterpieces of marquetry (or something simmilar since it is written in French) and Marquetry. Each of the books cost over 100 USD in France and belong to a collection this author has published on the same subject.The Marquetry book (in English) I believe is the best book of its class. It has very detailed sketches of real antique designs.It not only explains the techniques but also stone inlaying, designing of tools and benches for cutting materials, etc. ... Read more

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The second book by award-winning intarsia artist Judy Gale Roberts includes a collection of exciting patterns and all-new projects for small-scale intarsia, the art of making picture mosaics in wood, using different woods and wood grains. Includes a comprehensive how-to section, 13 ready-to-use patterns, and more than 150 color photos. ... Read more

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Wonderful book!
This book is wonderful if you want to learn how to cut and shape small pieces of various woods to form images. I'm very new to wood working and have really enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to learn how to do small, simple, beautiful projects.

Roberts is wonderful as usual!
This is my second book by Roberts and it is wonderful.She has a terrific artistic ability and her patterns are . . . well, wonderful!The pictures are clear and detailed and the instructions to make the intarsia projectsare thorough.I can't wait to get started! ... Read more

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This exquisite book is both a celebration of the art of inlay and a hands-on guide to its materials, tools, and techniques. Includes over 70 color photos, diagrams, and how-to instructions and design insights from Larry Robinson, inlay artist for Fleetwood Mac, The Who, Led Zeppelin, and others. A must-have for anyone interested in this fascinating art form. 112 pages, 7-3/8 inch. x 9-1/4 inch.

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Instructional and Inspirational
This book is instructional in nature with alot of beautiful inlay work completed by the author and from other inlay artist. It teaches alot of inlay techniques and how to do quality inlay work. This book is for the beginner and then some. The pictured work is inspirational and worth the price alone.

--rb

Great for beginners
I'm beginning to build guitars and wanted to do inlay work which was a little more intricate than simple pearl dots. The writer explains the process completely. The book also has many photos showing incredible inlay art which serves as inspiration for detailed guitar fingerboard art as well as inspiration for inlay art not associated with instuments. I've never even wanted to build a jewelry box with inlay and marquetry. Now I'm inpired to do just that. Good book.

A Master Craftsman
I should start out this review by confessing that I'm biased.I own a custom guitar on which Larry Robertson did the inlay work.Since I'm one of those people who gets very involved in the design of anything that interests me, Larry and I had quite a few talks about what I wanted and how things would be done.This was an educational experience that was worth the price of entry itself, and the result never fails to amaze me.

What convinced me to approach Robinson about the work was the content of this small, but impressive volume.It is one thing to know that a craftsman is a master by reputation, and another to see the evidence in print before you.In my opinion Larry is the U.S.'s premier master of inlay, only surpassed on this continent by Grit Laskin, a Canadian Luthier who does it all, and very well.

The technical portion of this book is excellent.Robinson's written style is so straightforward that my first reaction was that he was leaving something out.But he really doesn't.Between the text and the illustrations, there is enough information and inspiration to last through more than a rack full of guitars.Whether you are a luthier trying to make something special, or a connoisseur of the guitar and its relatives, this book belongs on your shelfs.

Great introduction - want more!
This book is unquestionably a fine collection of the author's work, which is beautiful, and a fantastic book for giving you a start on the process of inlay. Robinson's writing is excellent, as clear as you could get. And his sequence of coverage makes a lot of sense, too. This is a very good introduction to the possibilities and the process of inlay and if that's what you are looking for then it is worth buying.
But I gave it 4 stars because the book focuses only on his own work and because the promise of "design and technique" is not fully actualized. It's just that one would appreciate somewhat more depth of coverage, adding information on "pitfalls" in addition to "process", as well as a more comprehensive look at other people's possibilities in design. And, I would have really loved to have had some very close up photographs of inlay details, and even photographs of "bad" work and mistakes for reference.In that case, this would be a classic on the topic. It's probably more work than his intention of writing this book, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a new edition if that were the case, and as a fellow artisan I would truly appreciate it. How about it, Robinson? ... Read more

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This dazzling showcase of the art of inlay provides artistic inspiration as well as how-to instruction and design insights--written by the inlay artist for U2, Led Zeppelin, and many more.

Over 100 color photographs show you exquisite inlays in musical instruments, wooden boxes, and various objets d'art, while black-and-white photos and drawings guide you through the intricate process of creating your own. The book has been revised and expanded throughout, including an additional 16-page gallery of wonderfully creative inlay examples, as well as new techniques developed by the author. This book is both a celebration of this woodworking art and a hands-on guide to its design, techniques, tools, and unusual materials. ... Read more

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Alot of inspiring depictions
I bought this book to give me some insight into doing inlays for a custom build I currently have underway. I give 4 stars rather than 5 just due to the tecnical descriptions being a little lighter than expected. The provided examples of inlays however is overwhelming! Some truly incredible and inspiring works shown in full color pictures. Back to the tecnical discussion, the methods required to do this are covered and I suppose the "briefness" really leans toward the fact that hands-on is so much more of this than the theory. The author gives the required info for one to then sit down and go hands-on. I do recommend this book for anyone seriously planning to get hands-on with inlay work.

Smooth transaction and a wonderful book!
Outstanding book on the subject of the art of inlay. Spectacular cover shot of the Martin.

Art of inlays
Easy read, plenty of ideas, Understable and descriptive. Explains the art clearly from tools to materials and ways to produce art for final work.
You will finish with a good understanding.

Art of inlay...
This is undoubtedly an inspirational book. However, it lacks much detail for the studnet, interested in learning wood inlay. It doesn't move beyond the basics of cutting inlays and so farth. Anyone can figure that much out. If you want a complete book for inlaying, look elsewhere; if you're interested in the work of Larry Robinson, then look no farther.

Inlay
I didn't have any formal background or knowledge of inlay. This book went through the fundamentals and gave good insight on what to start with and little tricks of the trade.I recommend this book for the beginner. ... Read more