Introducing Marquetry

Introducing Marquetry by Marie Campkin. Published by Drake Publishers Inc, New York, NY, 1972. 1st Edition 2nd Printing. Hardbound, no DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. Glue repair to spine, red pencil scribbles on back end papers, overall content excellent. 128 Pgs. ISBN 087749035X. Marquetry is derived from the ancient craft of intarsia, the creation of patterns and designs by the inlaying of different kinds of solid woods into a background. In marquetry the designs are made instead from thin wood veneers and requiring the simplest of tools. This book involves selecting the designs and suitable veneers; and the execution of the work with info on how to avoid unnecessary pitfalls. Instructions are illustrated with black and white photos. Color photos of finished projects. Description text copyright 2010 www.BooksForComfort.net. Item ID 22441.