Marquetry [Paperback]

David Hume (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1998

full-color photos throughout drawings 7 x 10 Easy-to-follow instructions for mastering the art Detailed, color photographs demonstrate each step Marquetry, the method used to create pictures from wood veneers, has changed little over the centuries, although the variety and availability of veneers have increased and cutting techniques have improved. Complete step-by-step photographs and illustrations guide craftpersons of all skill levels through the entire marquetry processfrom selecting the picture to making a border, mounting the picture, and finishing it. Separate sections cover the necessary tools and materials, the skills required, and the specific types of wood that can be used. And for woodworkers who master the basics, the book shows how to enhance veneers through parquetry, cutting veneers into geometric patterns; sand shading, using sand to change the color tone of wood; pyrography, using a pen to burn shapes on to a veneer; and cutting slivers, inserting thin strips of wood into background veneers. David Hume is a marquetry and ceramic designer from Scarborough in Yorkshire, England. He runs his own business and teaches in the art department of the Yorkshire Coast College.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728501
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728508
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.7 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #396,135 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marquetry Made Easy, May 3, 2000

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Charlesw Wilcockson (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marquetry (Paperback)

The most important point to be made about this book the ease in which Hume manages to keep his descriptives and explanations simple enough for the beginners to understand yet complex enough to hold the more experienced enthusiast. Hume goes from the beginners first steps on to more complex things such as designing your own pieces. Hume doesnt just put boring techniques down on paper, he takes us on a journey of creating a complete piece. All the designs needed are in the book so that the reader can build the piece along side the book if so wished. This is probably one of the best buys I have made and is a valuable companion when I am designing and creating any of my pieces. Definatly great value for money.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for beginners, August 6, 2003

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Matt Mulka - See all my reviews

This review is from: Marquetry (Paperback)

Being a beginner with marquetry myself, I found this book very helpful. I do however wish it would have covered the use of hide glue for hammer veneering and the use of a scroll saw to cut veneers. Other than that, this book is very good. It covers selecting stock, design, and cutting with a knife.