The Art of Inlay: Contemporary Design & Technique - Hardcover

Robinson, Larry

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0879303328 ISBN 13: 9780879303327

Publisher: Backbeat UK, 1994

Synopsis

Inlay in America today often adorns guitars, banjos, mandolins and other musical instruments, as well as furniture, fine woodwork, jewelry, wall hangings, and various objets d'art. Designs range from simple monograms, vignettes or patterns, to elaborate scenes of nature, history, or fantasy. This book is a spectacular showcase of some of the finest examples of this art, and an inside look at how to create it. The author tells you about the tools and techniques used to transform these elements into inlay. He describes in detail every step of the process and every aspect of the art - from drawing the initial design to touching up the finished object. And you'll get plenty of tips and tricks along the way.

About this title

Synopsis

Showcases the intricate art of inlay and offers a hands-on guide to materials, tools, and techniques. Covers the history of inlay from Mesopotamia to the present, design styles, cutting, gluing, engraving, inking, and working with a variety of materials, such as shells, metal, stones, ivories, and nuts. Contains 70 color photos of inlaid pieces by

Edition details

• Publisher: Backbeat UK
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879303328
• ISBN 13: 9780879303327
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Lloyd Richard
• Number of pages: 112