Discover the secrets of intarsia—the art of making beautiful three-dimensional picture mosaics that combine the natural colours and textures of wood. Intarsia legends Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher provide all the inspiration and information readers need to cut, shape and piece stunning wood inlay wildlife portraits. The authors explain how to choose wood—by judging its size, thickness, colour and grain—and provide expert instruction in shaping and sanding techniques. Three complete step-by-step projects are provided for creating dramatic raised images of a Bald Eagle, a Wild Mustang, and a Bull Moose. Eleven additional patterns feature a cross-section of North America’s most popular wild animals. Wildlife Intarsia, Revised Second Edition also features full-sized patterns and a colourful new photo gallery of inspiring projects.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 144

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 13-10-2017

Intarsia, the art of making stunning picture mosaics in wood, may look intimidating but it's easier than you think! This is the Revised and Expanded guide to the art of making picture mosaics in wood using different woods and wood grains You will build your skills as you create impressive decorated boxes, gifts, jewelry, signs, plaques, and more 15 step-by-step projects that can be made in just one weekend Second edition has all new color project photography Author Judy Gale Roberts is the #1 intarsia expert, recognized in Better Homes and Gardens' WOOD magazine's Woodworking Hall of Fame Build your skills as you create impressive intarsia projects with guidance from award-winning artist Judy Gale Roberts. Intarsia Workbook, Revised and Expanded Second Edition offers 15 attractive yet simple skill-building projects that can be completed in just one weekend. With step-by-step instructions and all-new color project photography, Judy reveals the secrets of sanding, shaping, and finishing your own intarsia masterpieces. You'll be amazed at the beautiful pictures you can create when you learn to combine different colors and textures of wood to make raised 3-D images. By the time you complete the projects in this workbook, you will master the skills necessary to tackle any intarsia project with confidence.

Bind: paperback

Pages: 112

Dimensions: 216 x 279 mm

Publication Date: 20-04-2018