Marquetry Cheatsheet
Marquetry Methods
Method | Description |
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Window Method | A piece of veneer is cut out, and a different veneer is fitted into the hole. |
Double Bevel | Two veneers are stacked and cut at a slight angle, so the top piece fits perfectly into the bottom. |
Scroll Saw Method | A stack of veneers is cut at once using a scroll saw. |
Essential Tools
Tool | Purpose |
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Marquetry Knife | A very sharp knife for cutting veneers. |
Cutting Mat | To protect your work surface. |
Veneer Tape | Special tape that holds pieces together during assembly. |
Wood Glue | For adhering the finished marquetry to a substrate. |
Veneer Press | To apply even pressure while the glue dries. |
The Window Method Process
Step # | Action | Notes |
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1 | Choose your design and veneers. | - |
2 | Tape your main veneer to a backing board. | This is your “window” veneer. |
3 | Cut out a shape from the window veneer. | - |
4 | Place a different veneer under the window. | This will be your inlay piece. |
5 | Trace the window shape onto the inlay veneer. | - |
6 | Cut out the inlay piece and fit it into the window. | Use veneer tape to hold it in place. |
7 | Glue the finished panel to a substrate. | Use a veneer press for best results. |