Beginning Picture Marquetry

With modern equipment and materials, it's easier than ever to use wood veneers for decorative purposes! From tools and adhesives to knife and fretsaw cutting techniques to laying up and finishing borders, all the details of marquetry are here, accompanied by reams of fabulous photos and exploded diagrams. Examine, in close-up, the characteristics and cuts of various veneers. Bevel wood, and nib a window for an inset. The many simple-to-follow designs include landscapes; flowers; and a nuthatch on a branch.