New to Intarsia? Get the definitive guide

A comprehensive introduction to the Art of Intarsia written from an Australian point of view. If you are looking for a how to book to take you step by step through all aspects of producing fine Intarsia artworks, then look no further. This is a quality publication, printed on glossy paper and full of detailed, colour photos of all aspects of Intarsia construction.

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    What is Intarsia?

    Intarsia is the art of making 3D wooden pictures using the natural colours and patterns in timber.

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    What tools do you need?

    If you have access to either a bandsaw or a scrollsaw and have some sandpaper and a
    sander lying around then you are ready to start.

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    What about the wood?

    As timber becomes more expensive it becomes harder to discard even small pieces. Now
    you can turn them into a valuable INTARSIA asset.

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Sculptures

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  • The Best Free Elephant Intarsia Project

    Steve Bundred

                I get to see lots of customer's intarsia projects. Of varying quality! So it's a real pleasure when Ray took one of my free...

    The Best Free Elephant Intarsia Project

    Steve Bundred

                I get to see lots of customer's intarsia projects. Of varying quality! So it's a real pleasure when Ray took one of my free...

  • Ebonizing and bleaching wood to increase the ra...

    Steve Bundred

    The most difficult wood colours to find are very light and very dark. Here is a way of getting these colours without using stains.  

    Ebonizing and bleaching wood to increase the ra...

    Steve Bundred

    The most difficult wood colours to find are very light and very dark. Here is a way of getting these colours without using stains.  

  • Dolphin Family

    Steve Bundred

    Anne asked me about the positioning of the dolphins in the surf so I've taken a series of photos of the finished intarsia from the sides. Hope these help.

    Dolphin Family

    Steve Bundred

    Anne asked me about the positioning of the dolphins in the surf so I've taken a series of photos of the finished intarsia from the sides. Hope these help.

  • Halloween Intarsia Woodworking Project - Perpet...

    Steve Bundred

                  I recently made some sailing trophies for a sailing club in Florida. They also want a perpetual sailing trophy for an upcoming regatta...

    Halloween Intarsia Woodworking Project - Perpet...

    Steve Bundred

                  I recently made some sailing trophies for a sailing club in Florida. They also want a perpetual sailing trophy for an upcoming regatta...

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EasyPeasy Patterns

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