Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects: Intarsia : a Complete Manual with Patterns

Judy Gale Roberts, Jerry Booher

Fox Chapel Pub., 2000 - Art - 178 pages

The first edition of this title by Judy Gale Roberts popularized the art of intarsia making picture mosaics in wood using different types of wood and wood grains. This book will teach you the secrets of making exciting wooden inlay projects. Using popular woodworking equipment and different varieties of common woods, you can create these 13 beautiful projects on your own in your home workshop. Learn how fun, easy and creative making wooden inlays can be. Use this book to start creating timeless heirlooms your family will treasure for years to come!

About the author

Judy Gale Roberts is widely recognized as the driving force behind the revival of intarsia as a popular art form. She is largely responsible for reviving intarsia from the 15th century and leading its international resurgence. Judy began creating intarsia pieces in the 1970s and has been inducted into WOOD magazine's Woodworking Hall of Fame. She is co-author of several intarsia books, including Wildlife Intarsia; Intarsia Workbook; Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects Intarsia; Intarsia Artistry in Wood; and Small Intarsia. Judy teaches intarsia classes at her studio in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and presents intarsia seminars throughout the country.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects: Intarsia : a Complete Manual with Patterns
• Authors: Judy Gale Roberts, Jerry Booher
• Edition: 3, illustrated
• Publisher: Fox Chapel Pub., 2000
• ISBN: 1565231260, 9781565231269
• Length: 178 pages
• Subjects: Art / General; Crafts & Hobbies / Woodwork