The Art And Practice Of Marquetry

This rich history of marquetry is presented in cintext by one of its most ardent and taslented proponents - Silas Kopf. A distinguished cabinetmaker for more than thirty years, Kopf identifies the origins and influences of numerous decorative arts and architectural elements taht have and continue to have an impact on his own work. AUTHOR: Forword by Glenn Adamson, Head of Graduate Studies abd Deputy Head of Research, Victoria ALbert Museum, London. 320 colour illustrations

This is a practical instruction book in the art of decorating woodwork, with information on veneering, marquetry, and inlay. A profusely illustrated and highly accessible handbook, “Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay” is ideal for novices with an interest in decorative woodwork, and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Introduction, Preparation of Work, Tools”, “Cutting, Laying, Jointing”, “Curved Work, Cross-Banding, Stringing”, “Inlaying: Design and Practice”, “Natural Forms in Filling Spaces”, “Parquetry and Intarsia”, and “Marquetry”. Many vintage books like this are becoming increasingly hard-to-come-by and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality addition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on decorative woodwork.

This beautiful book serves as a stunning introduction to people interested in using marquetry, also called painting with wood veneers, to recreate Pacific Northwest Coast Native Indian art style designs. Those who know of this art form may be interested in re-creating their designs using wood veneers. Readers will learn about the skills and techniques of marquetry using the "window method" and cutting wood veneers with a knife. Pacific Northwest Coast Native Art in Marquetrydemonstrates how marquetry (whether using the saw or knife for cutting veneers) can be adaptable to any subject in addition to Pacific Northwest Coast Native art. Cutting exercises are included, as well as step-by-step instructions to complete the Blue Hummingbird picture in the Nuu-chah-nulth nation's style. Also included are four other Pacific Northwest Coast Native art designs by Jim Gilbert and directions about how to reproduce them in marquetry.

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.

A professional woodworker with more than 40 years’ experience discusses veneers, cutting and taping techniques, grounds, glues and other bonds, and finishing—and then provides patterns for 17 projects, including a CD cabinet and an Ohio Stars Box.

Marquetry is a technique where different natural colors of wood veneers are carefully fit precisely together, creating a spectacular design. Using the double-bevel cut, the woodworker is led through a fully illustrated step-by-step process from the design to the finish. Four patterns ranging from simple to challenging projects are included as is an extended gallery of finished works to inspire the marquetarian in you.

This course on the art of marquetry provides a complete introduction to the craft. The reader will learn how to use tools and materials by carrying out basic exercises aimed at developing techniques. Instructions on the ten designs considered to be the classical marquetry standards are included.

The first English-language translation of the French 18th-century classic text on woodworking.