This vintage book is a comprehensive and practical guide to the craft of marquetry – a decorative work made from inlaid wood and veneer to form patterns or pictures. Illustrated by useful diagrams and photographs, it is a must-have for any woodworking or wood-craft enthusiast. Contents: Wood Finishing - Marquetry at a Glance -introduction - Methods of Tracing - Methods of Veneer Cutting - The “Packet” Method - Assembling the Picture - Cleaning-up - Polishing Working from Photographs - Choice of Veneers - Framing a Picture. We are republishing this classic work in a modern and affordable edition, featuring high quality reproductions of the original illustrations and a specially written new introduction.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.