Intarsia
by Lucille Crabtree
Softcover
215 x 280mm
48pp
Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
R.R.P.$19.90
ISBN 0-88740-728-6
Extract from back cover of book:
This book presents a large-scale project for intarsia enthusiasts - a lazy lion stretched out in the sun. Detailed, step-by-step instructions will explain how to select varieties of wood, use a pattern, cut and shape pieces, fit them together precisely, and finish your piece. Crabtree gives many "insider's secrets" for making sure that your pieces align correctly, and for choosing the best contours and finishes.
While even a novice to intarsia will find that Crabtree's tips make their projects fit better and look more professional, this book is absolutely necessary for anyone who wishes to move on to more advanced intarsia techniques. With this book, you will learn the subtleties of "painting with wood," creating beautiful three-dimensional pictures with pieces in different colors and varieties of wood.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
The Equipment
Using the Pattern
Laying Out the Pattern Pieces
Cutting Out the Pieces
Sizing With the Belt Sander
Fine-Tuning the Pieces
Shaping the Pieces
The Finishing Stage
Making the Backboard
Varnishing
Laying Out the Lion
The Gallery