Inlay wood

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Inlaying contrasting material adds an eye-catching element to any wooden object, such as a picture frame, jewelry box, or piece of furniture. It is best to master this technique by first inlaying straight lines and then advancing to a...

Here are some pictures of the RN-74 communal table in process. The table is made up of solid walnut planks with brass inlay—after we install the brass, we scrape it flush to the wood— you can see the brass shavings mixed in with the walnut. This was very, very satisfying. Detail shot of the brass after it is scraped flush. Here are the two halves ready for final assembly. We are installing a solid brass block between the halves. The final dimensions are 43" wide x 12' long.

Some of the patterns that make up the make-up of Bethan Laura Wood's objects and environments remind me of processed meat. Or the flooring in tube trains and buses, or chip board, or the rock display at all good natural history museums - they are also, undeniably, quite beautiful. As important, Wood's is a portfolio of great 3D designs, some of which carry the patina of something that, at one time, would be considered mundane. The product and furniture of WOOD London holds onto the elements…

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As promised here are some photos of my recently finished hall table. When I posted inlaying the bellflowers, I had planned to take ongoing photos of the progress and write several blog articles along the way, but my time has been so consumed with the making of this piece, that I haven’t been able to take […]

Rare side table with beautiful intarsia Produced by Bodafors in Sweden Brass, black lacquered wood Good vintage condition, completely restored 1960’s Mid ce ...

We associate it with Louis XVI, art nouveau furniture and the wall decorations of clubhouses, but when we talk about it we are generally referring to..

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