Added Info FINE WOODWORKING #125 Jul-Aug 1997 pg. 8
Veneering an ellipse. Making a Sheraton-style inlay with borders.
FINE WOODWORKING #124 May-Jun 1997 pg. 52
Tip on tracing the outline of solid-wood inlays onto the background wood.
FINE WOODWORKING #126 Sep-Oct 1997 pg. 30
Tip on converting tree bark into burl inlay strips.
FINE WOODWORKING #126 Sep-Oct 1997 pg. 32
Tips on dealing with seasonal wood movement when installing decorative banding or inlay.
FINE WOODWORKING #131 Jul-Aug 1998 pg. 98
Federal-style oval inlays. How to take advantage of two marquetry methods (stack cutting and bevel cutting) for efficiency and accuracy. Step-by-step instructions for making a Baltimore Oval leaf-and-thistle design.
FINE WOODWORKING #138 Sep-Oct 1999 pg. 70
An elegant use for silver scraps. How to inlay silver scraps in wooden objects. Procedure for the inlay is shown.
GEMS & MINERALS #499 May 1979 pg. 44
Tips on shaping a ruffled (compound curve) skirt for a hall chest of drawers and then inlaying a bead of ebony veneer into the skirt.
HOME FURNITURE #9 Dec 1996-Jan 1997 pg. 85
Using the technique of pouncing to make copies of a marquetry motif. Pouncing involves punching small holes along the outline of the pattern and then transfering the pattern using a bituminous powder.
HOME FURNITURE #13 Oct-Nov 1997 pg. 18
Simplified method of making inlay pictures on your jigsaw. Making the pattern, making the "pad" of veneer and doing the cutting of the pieces.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Nov 1977 (v.8#4) pg. 31
Tip: When tracing a pattern, make both a reversed master drawing and the pattern for jigsawing the veneer, with just one tracing, using carbon paper.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Spring-Summer 1978 (v.9#2) pg. 32
How to cut veneer for use in Parquetry, a form of geometric marquetry.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Fall-Winter 1978 (v.9#4) pg. 9
Photos illustrate 28 steps to good inlay pictures.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Spring-Summer 1979 (v.10#2) pg. 24
How to make inlay pictures in wood veneers.
NATIONAL CARVERS REVIEW Fall 1979 (v.10#3) pg. 14
Marquetry, a difficult art made easier. Get started in this woodcraft by beginning with a kit. Photos show step-by-step assembly of the picture.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1974 (v.142#6) pg. 88
Simulate expensive enameled inlay work by cementing patterned fabric tape in shallow channels and coating with a clear finish.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1974 (v.142#6) pg. 142
Marquetry. Paint a picture with wood. Step-by-step instructions for crafting a simple floral motif for a mahogany serving tray using the window method.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1992 (v.169#8) pg. 53
Wood inlay techniques. How to create (1) diamond mosaic banding, (2) triple-stripe inlay, and (3) inlaid marquetry patterns.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jul 1994 (v.171#7) pg. 64
Scroll sawn intarsia. Advice from a professional demonstrator of scroll saws.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #62 Sep 1991 (v.11#2) pg. 36
Small wooden parquet tiles are made by slicing a sandwich of scrap plywood and hard or soft wood.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #66 May 1992 (v.11#6) pg. 94
Beginning marquetry. Introduction to the art of making pictures by the use of grain, figure, and natural color of thin veneer.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #74 Sep 1993 (v.13#2) pg. 60
Late Gathering, an African landscape worked in intarsia. Grazing zebras, shaped with a rotary carver, are applied to the surface. Woodburning is used to create textural interest.
POPULAR WOODWORKING #95 Mar 1997 (v.17#1) pg. 52
Parquetry. How to make fancy patterns with veneer. Techniques for cutting veneer, jointing an edge, sanding to fit and applying the pattern pieces to the base.
SHOPNOTES #32 Mar 1997 (v.6) pg. 8
Inlay cutter for thin wood veneer is made by attaching two single-edged razor blades to a tongue depressor.
SHOPNOTES #35 Sep 1997 (v.6) pg. 5
Making his mark in marquetry. Contemporary designs and techniques of John Wilson are viewed.
WOOD MAGAZINE #17 Jun 1987 (v.4#3) pg. 74
Try your hand at onlay. Use this wood-stingy technique to create original designs for tabletops, cabinet doors, cutting boards, wall hangings, etc. Small pieces of wood are glued to a substrate to form decorative patterns.
WOOD MAGAZINE #22 Apr 1988 (v.5#2) pg. 28
She paints with wood. Judy Gale Roberts shows how she creates spectacular wood mosaics. Includes a pattern for a hoot owl in a hollow tree.
WOOD MAGAZINE #24 Aug 1988 (v.5#4) pg. 38
Inlay, a time-honored woodworking technique. A look at the basic process and patterns for flying geese and balloon inlays.
WOOD MAGAZINE #26 Dec 1988 (v.5#6) pg. 42
Stain-resist finishing. How to produce designs on wood that look like finely-placed inlay, but are created using spray stains, clear lacquer, and self-adhesive patterns.
WOOD MAGAZINE #27 Feb 1989 (v.6#1) pg. 46
Masking tip to prevent wood stain from soaking into adjacent wood inlay.
WOOD MAGAZINE #76 Jan 1995 (v.12#1) pg. 10
Decorate turned wooden bowls by inlaying sterling silver wire or chain.
WOOD MAGAZINE #79 Jun 1995 (v.12#4) pg. 46
Scroll saw applique technique lets you add a three-dimensional detail that looks like hand carving to your projects.
WOOD MAGAZINE #88 Jun 1996 (v.13#4) pg. 53
Veneers and inlays. Introduction to selecting the woods and inlays for a decorative project.
WOOD MAGAZINE #114 Apr 1999 (v.16#3) pg. 12
Design and make decorative wood banding (inlay) by laminating various geometric shapes into a "log" and then ripping the log into thin strips.
WOOD MAGAZINE #122 Mar 2000 (v.17#2) pg. 76
Scrollsawn marquetry. Pattern and instructions for inlaying a colorful rose into an oval background.
WOOD MAGAZINE #124 May-Jun 2000 (v.17#4) pg. 58, Insert
Tip on using clear acrylic patterns to get the best grain patterns for intarsia.
WOOD MAGAZINE #127 Oct 2000 (v.17#7) pg. 40
Tip: How to cut a recess to accept a circular inlay.
WOODSMITH #26 Mar-Apr 1983 pg. 22
Marquetry. How to work with inlays. How to trim the inlay, route the recess, glue, and remove the paper backing.
WOODSMITH #28 Jul-Aug 1983 pg. 8
Procedure for cutting thin (1/32" thick x 1/8" wide) inlay strips on a table saw.
WOODSMITH #44 Apr 1986 pg. 23
Tip on using see-through clamping blocks when installing inlay, doing marquetry, patching veneer, etc. to make sure there is no slippage.
WOODSMITH #77 Oct 1991 pg. 5
Jig for routing a slight bevel on the edges of small inlay strips in order to get a tight fit in the groove.
WOODSMITH #80 Apr 1992 pg. 5
Tip on attaching narrow gauge banding around the circumference of objects using contact glue.
WOODTURNING #53 Jun 1997 pg. 76
Technique for flattening a cupped panel. Included in an article on restoring valuable antique furniture, especially involving veneer or marquetry.
WOODWORK #14 Mar-Apr 1992 pg. 28
Brass inlay and brass-covered molding. Add a touch of elegance to furniture through the use of brass decoration.
WOODWORK #17 Sep-Oct 1992 pg. 42
Decorating your woodwork with stringing and banding. A visit to a French factory to investigate design, manufacture and uses. Includes basic techniques for making four styles of bandings (cross-grain, checkerboard, diagonal, and diamond).
WOODWORK #22 Jul-Aug 1993 pg. 40
Inlay patterns made simple. Making simple inlay patterns from scratch using veneer. The technique described here avoids having to cut all pieces to size and shape before starting assembly.
WOODWORK #35 Oct 1995 pg. 68
Making and installing stringing inlay.
WOODWORK #36 Dec 1995 pg. 55
Mating templates. A description of the three-step system to inlet a round, veneered panel into a border of solid wood.
WOODWORK #38 Apr 1996 pg. 55
Basic marquetry. Part 1. Essential tools and materials.
WOODWORKER #1044 Nov 1980 (v.84) pg. 692
Basic marquetry. Part 2. Preparation and cutting of a picture.
WOODWORKER #1045 Dec 1980 (v.84) pg. 792
Basic marquetry. Part 3. Borders, back and edges. Includes plans for border cutting jig and toothing tool.
WOODWORKER #1048 Mar 1981 (v.85) pg. 154
Basic marquetry. Part 4. Cleaning-up, sealing, finishing and polishing the finished picture.
WOODWORKER #1051 Jun 1981 (v.85) pg. 366
Marquetry. Cutting from the face side technique is described.
WOODWORKER #1056 Nov 1981 (v.85) pg. 732
Tips on removing and relaying brass inlay.
WOODWORKER #1056 Nov 1981 (v.85) pg. 796
Fretsaw marquetry. Part 1. A look at the tools and techniques.
WOODWORKER #1062 May 1982 (v.86) pg. 306
Fretsaw marquetry. Part 2. The silhouette technique.
WOODWORKER #1064 Jul 1982 (v.86) pg. 460
Making an inlay cutter for stringings and bandings.
WOODWORKER #1084 Mar 1984 (v.88) pg. 172
An introduction to parquetry (the art of designing and constructing geometric patterns in wood veneer).
WOODWORKER #1115 Oct 1986 (v.90#10) pg. 820
An introduction to the mirror-image mystique of Boulle marquetry. Boulle, boule or buhl is a type of repeated and reversed marquetry popular in 17th and 18th century France. Techniques are demonstrated in a step-by-step project.
WOODWORKER #1115 Oct 1986 (v.90#10) pg. 838
Tips on cutting (slicing) and finishing burr elm for use as an inlay.
WOODWORKER Apr 1987 (v.91#4) pg. 320
Patterns of tradition. Secrets of mosaic marquetry. How to decorate a box with your own designs.
WOODWORKER Aug 1987 (v.91#8) pg. 676
Furniture restoration. Restoring decorative veneers (marquetry, parquetry, lines, inlays, and stringing).
WOODWORKER Apr 1988 (v.92#4) pg. 346
Making your marquetry. Full-size pattern for a heron standing among the reeds is a good project for someone new to veneers and marquetry.
WOODWORKER May 1988 (v.92#5) pg. 398, 424
When small is beautiful. An introduction to the delightful world of miniature marquetry where each finished piece is no more than 40mm (1.5") high.
WOODWORKER May 1988 (v.92#5) pg. 439
Mosaic magic. An introduction to "stickware" which is made by gluing different colored woods together in lengths, or sticks, to form intricate geometric patterns. Projects include (1) tumbling block box, (2) pinwheel (pincushion), and (3) an egg-shaped thimble holder.
WOODWORKER Dec 1988 (v.92#12) pg. 1100
Mosaic magic. Part 2. Stickware technique is extended to produce a "lone star" and basket-weave effect.
WOODWORKER Jan 1989 (v.93#1) pg. 84
Seminole patchwork techniques for use with veneer.
WOODWORKER Apr 1989 (v.93#4) pg. 366
In the picture. An introduction to marquetry. How to create a woodworking scene measuring 4"x5" from a small sample pack of veneers.
WOODWORKER Nov 1989 (v.93#11) pg. 1001
Fundamental techniques of marquetry. How to make some simple designs that can be used as pictures or as decoration for other work.
WOODWORKER Jul 1991 (v.95#7) pg. 720
The many faces of Tunbridge ware. Techniques used to create the laminated blocks from which Tunbridge ware mosaic patterns are sliced.
WOODWORKER Jul 1991 (v.95#7) pg. 732
Mastering grain. Advice on translating a photograph into a marquetry portrait.
WOODWORKER Jul 1991 (v.95#7) pg. 744
Marquetry methods. The use of line to create wooden decoration. Advice on the choice of veneers, composition, the use of line and grain, and mirror images.
WOODWORKER Aug 1991 (v.95#8) pg. 806
Marquetry is fun. A quick-start method for beginners and children.
WOODWORKER Sep 1992 (v.96#9) pg. 62
Inlay stringing. Part 1. How to produce your own stringing. Includes details on tools you can make or use to do so.
WOODWORKER Nov 1993 (v.97#11) pg. 62
Inlay stringing. Part 2. Mitering the corners, jointing, leveling and shaping.
WOODWORKER Dec 1993 (v.97#12) pg. 72
Tip: Achieve a realistic inlay effect by cementing a strip of contrasting veneer tape to the surface and then outlining with a soft lead pencil.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1977 (v.1#1) pg. 15
The beginning woodworker. How to do simple inlaying of one wooden shape into another piece of wood so that there is a reasonably accurate joint between the two pieces and the surfaces are level. Some tips.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1979 (v.3#4) pg. 3
How to cut and install the butterfly inlay (double dovetail or bowtie). It can be used to control checking and splitting, as a joining device, or as a decorative detail.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1983 (v.7#3) pg. 26
How to apply inlaid edging to small boxes covered with veneer.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1983 (v.7#4) pg. 26
Added Info WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1983 (v.7#5) pg. 6
Inlays and inserts. Using both the router and hand techniques to install inlays.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1984 (v.8#6) pg. 25
Marquetry using the pad method. Includes instructions for making a set of wooden coasters.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1989 (v.13#5) pg. 26, 56
Marquetry using the empty window method. Includes instructions for making a sunburst design.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1989 (v.13#6) pg. 29
Marquetry using the direct method. Includes instructions for cutting a flower to decorate a tissue box cover.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1990 (v.14#1) pg. 21
Inlaying mother-of-pearl into wood. Requires the use of a Dremel Moto-Tool equipped with the router base attachment.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1990 (v.14#6) pg. 35
Two traditional inlay methods. (1) Line-and-berry inlays. (2) Banding.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1991 (v.15#3) pg. 17
How to make a butterfly inlay or key. Simulates the double dovetails or bowties previously used to edge-join stock, repair a split, etc.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1995 (v.19#5) pg. 32
Techniques for making decorative plugs and inlays for Arts and Crafts style furniture.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1997 (v.21#4) pg. 24
Decorative turned inlays. How to turn a project that features an inlaid wooden ring surrounding an inset disk of unique wood. A scarf pin project is shown.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1998 (v.22#2) pg. 62
Getting started with intarsia. A basic primer.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Sep-Oct 1998 (v.22#5) pg. 22
Shell plate intarsia.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1963 (v.19#5) pg. 12
Pictorial marquetry using veneers.
WORKBENCH May-Jun 1964 (v.20#3) pg. 36
Making inlay strips. Instructions on gluing up blocks of light and dark wood and cutting off thin strips for use as veneer inlay.
WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1967 (v.23#1) pg. 48
Inlaying mother-of-pearl.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1969 (v.25#5) pg. 46