Marquetry is a woodworking artform in which pieces of thin wood veneer are cut into shapes and adhered together to form a picture or pattern on a surface. The picture or pattern is placed onto or set into the entire surface, either inlayed, or made with a border built around the marquetry design, or borderless and cut the same size as the background board, so what results is a flat design that then gets sanded and polished.
In addition to pieces of wood veneer, bone, ivory, glass, precious metal or other fine materials can be used to create the marquetry design. In ancient times marquetry was mainly used to decorate the surface of fine furnture but now it is used for many purposes including purely decorative art. Parquetry is a form of marquetry but with parquetry the pieces of wood veneer are cut into geometric shapes that repeat to form a tiled design, such as used to make parquet flooring.
This category covers both marquetry and parquetry. You can find marquetry tutorials, tips, techniques and other information about marquetry. Also marquetry supplies, tools and patterns for sale and online shops selling finished handmade decorative and functional items done in marquetry.
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The Marquetry Society-- The Marquetry Society is the acknowledged authority on all matters marquetry. Visit our web site and enjoy the benefits to be gained from our vast experience in the art and craft of marquetry.
- Redbridge Marquetry Group-- The Redbridge Marquetry Group invites you into the fascinating world of marquetry where you can see many superb examples of the art and learn the techniques. There are more than 40 tutorial and instructional pages available.
Original Marquetry Ltd-- UK supplier of marquetry supplies including exotic wood veneers, veneer packs, inlay bandings, marquetry panels, inlay brass strips and sheets, mother of pearl, abalone, old turtoise shell, alternative ivory and more.
Artab Gallery-- The Artab.com website features some of the best marquetry and wood carving artwork from around the world.
- Marquetry Society of Canada-- The official site of The Marquetry Society of Canada, promoting the art of marquetry. In the specialized techniques section you can find a variety of informative, illustrated articles about marquetry techniques. Free marquetry project plans are also available.
- Certainly Wood-- Certainly Wood is a full service veneer merchant, we have a large inventory that can meet any of your needs.
- Marquetry and Other Art by Neldon Bullock-- On this site you will be able to purchase high-quality signed, numbered, limited edition prints of his original pieces, signed open-edition prints, and gift card sets featuring the work of Neldon Bullock.
- Greentree Creations-- Decorative marquetry jewelry boxes and engagement ring boxes. Ideal for special gifts for birthdays, weddings and Valentine's Day. Custom made inlays for furniture. The Art of Marquetry DVD available for purchase and a free online marquetry tutorial.
- American Marquetry Society-- A non-profit organization devoted to advancing the art and craft of marquetry. The goal is to promote, inform, and educated the general public about this unique artform.
- Matthew Werner Furniture-- Matthew Werner designs and makes a variety of custom handcrafted furniture embellished with marquetry.
- Timberline Exotic Hard Woods-- Timberline carries marquetry supplies and exotic veneer hard woods for marquetry.
- All Marquetry-- Fine arts in marquetry by Cristina Alvarez Magliano, exclusive and original designs for beautiful pictures and artistic useful objects, on line gallery.
- T. Breeze Verdant Marquetry and Inlay-- T. Breeze Verdant, maker of inlaid guitars, boxes and jewelry, using exotic wood from scrap or veneer.
- Art Marquetry-- Discusses art marquetry; pictorial inlay, the art of painting pictures with natural wood veneers. Galleries of marquetry art work, recommended books, supplier list, discusses tools and methods used in marquetry.
- B&B Rare Woods-- Unique, interesting, and rare wood veneers for your projects.
- Hardwood Inlays' Marquetry Sceneries and Panoramas-- Handmade marquetry(wood inlays) of North American scenery and wildlife by Colorado woodworking artist Lynne Buss.
- Schürch Woodwork-- This website is devoted to the exhibition of fine decoratively inlaid marquetry furniture, specialized veneering tools and workshops by Paul Schürch.
- Silas Kopf Woodworking-- Silas Kopf Woodworking is a custom furniture shop specializing in marquetry decoration. We build objects to the highest standards using time-tested techniques and quality materials.
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