Basic
Intarsia
by Lucille Crabtree
Softcover
215 x 280mm
64pp
Published by Schiffer Publishing, West Chester, Pennsylvania USA
R.R.P.$25.90
ISBN 0-88740-727-7
Extract from back cover of book:
Intarsia is a craft of precision and artistry. A picture is created by cutting out and then fitting together many pieces of differently colored and textured woods, much like a jigsaw puzzle. These pieces are then rounded and shaped individually, to create realistic contours and lend a three-dimensional effect. When the pieces are varnished, fitted together, and glued onto a backboard, they make a beautifully polished, professional-looking piece.
Step-by-step, this book shows you how to make an intarsia teddy bear wallhanging, perfect for a child's bedroom. This project is ideal for someone just starting to learn the art of intarsia, teaching basic techniques (from selecting your wood to hanging your finished piece) and showing how to deal with common difficulties and pitfalls.
About the Author - Lucille Crabtree, a resident of California, has been making and selling her intarsia projects for years. She has won numerous prizes for her skill, and creates many intarsia patterns for individual sale.
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Introduction
Safety Equipment
Preparation
Using the Pattern
Laying Out the Pattern
Cutting Out the Pieces
Beginning to Size the Pieces
The Final Sizing
Making Lifts and Backboards
Shaping the Pieces
Finishing the Pieces
Sanding by Hand
Varnishing
Clean-Up
Assembling the Project
The Finished Projects