Synopses & Reviews
Beautiful Intarsia Woodworking at its Finest Intarsia is the art of making picture mosaics in wood using different woods and wood grains. In this second book by award-winning intarsia artist Judy Gale Roberts, you will find an exciting collection of patterns and all -new projects for small-scale intarsia. Using these patterns and techniques, you will be making fancy intarsia decorated boxes, whimsical wall plaques, stunning gift pieces and more. Although she holds many national and international honors for her work, Judy is even better known for her teaching and the first ever intarsia book-Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects: Intarsia, the publication of which has been responsible for the exploding popularity of this woodworking art form. Look inside to find: - Projects for small boxes, gifts, jewelry, signs, plaques, and more. - 13 ready-to-use patterns - Comprehensive step-by-step how-to-section - Over 150 color photographs - Secrets of shaping and sanding You'll be fascinated as Judy shows you how easily you can create your own intarsia masterpieces in your home workshop-on your bandsaw or scroll saw.
Synopsis
The second book by award-winning intarsia artist Judy Gale Roberts includes a collection of exciting patterns and all-new projects for small-scale intarsia, the art of making picture mosaics in wood, using different woods and wood grains. Includes a comprehensive how-to section, 13 ready-to-use patterns, and more than 150 color photos.
Synopsis
See a practical side to Intarsia. Use your creations to make plates, boxes, and more. Find thirteen ready-to-use patterns, a step-by-step "how-to" section, more than 150 color photographs, and the secrets of shaping and sanding.
Synopsis
Simple projects for an introduction to the beautiful art form called Intarsia. A selection of the Woodworking Book Club.
About the Author
Judy Gale Roberts was born in Houston, Texas. She attended Houston's Museum of Fine Arts School but eventually elected to study art "hands-on" with her artist/sculptor father, Pat Dudley Roberts. Throughout the 70's they created intarsia murals, etched glass and sculptures in metals for architects. Early on, Judy recognized that she enjoyed bringing wood to life by shaping it, working with grains and colorsJudy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher are artists and woodworking instructors who specialize in intarsia. They are the authors of Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects Intarsia, Intarsia: Artistry in Wood, Intarsia Workbook, and Small Intarsia. Judy Gayle Roberts is a member of the Better Homes and Gardens' Wood magazine's Woodworking Hall of Fame. She is credited with the resurgence of intarsia through her books, classes, design studio, and newsletters. They both live in Seymour, Tennessee.
Table of Contents
Foreword, by Judy Gale Roberts iv Chapter One: Wood Selection 1 Chapter Two: Pin Cushion Cat Pattern 4 Step-by-Step Photos and Instructions 5 Buyer's Guide 28 Chapter Three: Large Mouth Bass Pattern 30 Step-by-Step Photos and Instructions 31 Chapter Four: Raccoon Pattern 44 Tips 45 Napkin Holder Pattern 47 Chapter Five: Wren Pattern 48 Tips 49 Chapter Six: Hummingbird Pattern 50 Tips 51 Chapter Seven: Bald Eagle Pattern 52 Tips 53 Chapter Eight: Rose with Buds Pattern 54 Tips 55 Chapter Nine: Dolphin Pattern 56 Tips 57 Chapter Ten: Chickadee Pattern 58 Tips 57 Chapter Eleven: Four Seasons Patterns 60