If you can use a band or scroll saw, you can create professional-looking, three-dimensional pictures in wood. Intarsiaùthe art of cutting out, then fitting together, thin, variously colored, and textured wooden piecesùis a craft of precision and artistry. By offering lessons in the use of power saws and other tools, safety tips, finishing techniques, and wood selection, this comprehensive guide adapts the ancient art of intarsia to today's woodworker. Explicit instructions, along with tips for avoiding common pitfalls, start you on your way. Once you've honed your skills you can apply themùand your enhanced understanding of woodsùto create one-of-a-kind artworks.

Table of Contents:
Introduction

Safety Tips

Finding Suitable Wood

Drying the Wood

Choosing Wood for Color

Tools

Working with Patterns

Fitting the Pieces

Raising and Lowering Technique

Shaping

Backing and Glue-Up

Finishing


PROJECTS

Simple Flower

Rose

Happy Face Clown

Ying Yang

Trout

Orca

Dolphins

Kangaroo

Eagle

Pumpkin

Candy Canes

Mare and Colt

Gun, Boots, and Hat

Blue Jay and Trillium

Hummingbirds

Touring Motorcycle

Musical Note Clock

Woodworker Clock

Sports Clock

Golf Tie

Pricing Your Work

About the Author

Index