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The Marquetry Course
by Jack Metcalfe and John Apps

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

A complete course on the art of marquetry, providing a full introduction to the craft. Illustrated throughout with 200 step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams plus photos of finished pieces. Learn how to use tools and materials by carrying out basic exercises aimed at developing techniques. Follow with exercises with step-by-step illustrations and instructions on the ten designs considered to be the classical marquetry standards, including the compass rose, floral design, shells, the chess board and the Louis cube. The book also has four furniture projects incorporating marquetry: the oval gallery tray, half-round occasional table, jewellery box, and fire screen.

Price: £18.99

Decorating Wood
by Miro, E. P. & Armengol, A. J. & Miret i Farre, J. M.

Publisher Batsford
Edition Hardback

Step-by-step photography and instructions on the techniques:painting, inlay, marquetry, decoupage, veneers, varnishing and the adding of goldleaf.

Price: £17.99

Woodworking Class: Marquetry
By Vincenc Gilbert and Josep Lopez and Joan and Jodi Ordinez

Publisher Batsford
Edition Paperback

Woodworking Class books will inspire you to build or restore your own wooden furniture and get beautiful results. Marquetry shows you how to combine different woods and veneers to create elegant designs that enhance the beauty of wooden furniture. Youªll find step-by-step instructions for six projects that include decorating furniture and creating a landscape mural.

Price: £8.99

Simple Marquetry
by Mike Burton

Publisher Lark
Edition Paperback

Marquetry requires no expensive tools, little space, and allows you to use glamorous and rare woods. With over 40 years' experience, Mike Burton discusses the various veneers, the techniques of cutting and taping, grounds, glues and other methods of bonding, and finishing, and then provides patterns for 17 projects, including a box with a classic quilt design gracing the lid, and a CD cabinet jazzed up with mahogany.

Price: £12.95

Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay
Best of Fine Woodworking Magazine

Publisher Taunton
Edition Paperback

Looking for a way to expand your woodworking repertoire? Here you will find technical advice and information on everything from sawing your own veneers to creating inlay patterns freehand. There’s even advice on working materials like birch bark, silver and turquoise.

Price: £14.95

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