Marquetry

Learn the double-bevel technique from a master of the medium.

Craig Altobello draws on a forest of inspiration for his marquetry masterworks.

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Marquetry Art Lighthouse Rock by Nelson - Hudson River Inlay

This interesting cross section between art and craft continues to fascinate me and is an area that I think is still lacking in exploration. It seems as though craftsmen value the traditional skills and approach the production phase much like an architect would, thinking heavily about form and structure. An artist on the other hand

Saatchi Art: Moon - marquetry work

About Solomia Straw Marquetry Art Deco Wood Cabinet Red Wine Olive Black Natural by RUDA Studio The cabinet Solomia is inspired by the fertility of our land. The ornament is made in the ancient straw marquetry technique in wine, olive, black soil, and wheat colors. Seemingly trapped between past and future, the cabinet became an example of a timeless object. It combines the stylization of vintage art deco and the philosophy of contemporary Ukrainian design. It is made of oak and inlaid with…

Studio Verbaan's Minimal Marquetry applies puzzle-like pieces of veneer to smooth objects to create a pleasing pattern.

The use of rye or wheat straw in place of wood veneers to create marquetry patterns on furniture has been around for centuries. Straw marquetry, as it’s known, uses split and flattened straws applied in the traditional way to embellish wood surfaces. The practice involves some different types of tools and techniques, and the results can be stunning. Learn how to do it with these instructions from Gerard Williams.