Big Book of Intarisa Woodworking is packed with all time favorite intarsia and segmentation projects from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts magazine!
- 37 of the most popular intarsia projects from the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine
- Over 300 photos of finished projects and step-by-step instructions
- 6 technique articles, including how to design intarsia patterns, selecting wood, creating stunning effects with wood grain, adding color, and creating a custom frame
- Variety of pattern styles including animals, birds, flowers, landscapes, and more
- Patterns from the scrolling world's favorite designers: Nick Berchtold, Carol & Homer Bishop, Susan Mathis, Neal Moore, Judy Gale Roberts, Dennis Simmons, Diana Thompson, Kathy Wise, and many others
From a 17 year old who creates his own designs to a professional who enhances her artwork with acrylic paint and food coloring, there's no better way to learn intarsia than from someone else's experience. That is why we have collected 37 of the most popular intarsia projects from Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and packed them into this one big collection!
Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by the unique designs and inspirational stories from renowned intarsia artists Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, Janette Square, Frank Droege, John Morgan, and others. Plus, you will find expert step-by-step instructions along with all of the crisp photos, detailed patterns, and tips and techniques you will need to guarantee intarsia making success.
The art of intarsia offers the ability to design beautiful scenes and portraits using inlaid and segmented woods of various color, size and depth. The result is a mosaic that is as beautiful to touch as it is to look at. With the newest book from The Best of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts series, Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking, woodcrafters will find 37 shop-tested and approved patterns of everything from seasonal flowers to stunning animal portraits.
Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking will help woodworkers sharpen their intarsia skills with six technique articles, including how to design intarsia patterns, selecting wood, creating stunning effects with wood grain, adding color, and creating a custom frame. Patterns include a beautiful magnolia door topper, a serene seaside scene, a wintery bird and berry wreath, a summery sunflower wreath, spring bunnies, an adorable puppy in a basket, a toucan mosaic trinket box, a majestic Arabian horse, a spirited colt, a bobcat resting on rocks, gorgeous elephant portrait, and many more.
Create a Work of Art with Your Scroll Saw
Ask woodworkers or crafters what their favorite scroll saw project is and an overwhelming majority will say intarsia. Why? Because the craft of intarsia is fun and easy to learn, requires very few materials, and offers an unlimited range of artistic projects that you'll proudly display or give as cherished gifts. And that's why we've packed 37 of the most popular intarsia projects from Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts into this one big collection.
Whether you are a beginner or have been scrolling for years, you'll be inspired by the unique and beautiful designs and inspirational stories from renowned intarsia artists Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, Janette Square, Frank Droege, John Morgan, and others. Plus, you will find expert step-by-step instructions along with the crisp photos, detailed patterns, and tips and techniques that guarantee intarsia-making success.
Some of the fun and challenging projects inside Big Book of Intarsia Woodworking include:
- Beautiful seasonal wreath designs
- A kid-friendly toucan project
- Intricately detailed bird and animal designs
- Gift-worthy frames for every occasion
- A stunning stained glass window
Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts is the leading how-to magazine for scroll saw artists and wood crafters, and includes step-by-step projects, tips, techniques, and designs from today's top pattern designers.
