Intarsia: Woodworking Projects [With Patterns] (Paperback)

Master intarsia from the fundamentals to expert tips — with an included full-size pattern pack!

• 21 intarsia patterns for woodworkers of all skill levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced
• Wildlife designs, holiday ornaments, a barn scene, a lighthouse, and more
• Full-size patterns included, with a pocket of 9 extra plans affixed to the inside cover of the book
• Step-by-step instructions for a rose, a mallard, and a lion, to get you started
• Intarsia basics including wood selection, choosing blades, transferring patterns, shaping pieces, and finishing tips
• Author Kathy Wise is a talented intarsia and scroll saw artist and a regular contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine

Learn intarsia the "Wise" way!

Intarsia is an art form that has endured for centuries because the beauty and pleasure of the craft stems from the unique vision and talents of each artist. There is no "wrong" way to create intarsia — just your way! From celebrated intarsia artist and popular instructor Kathy Wise comes this collection of 21 original patterns that capture the splendor of nature and serve as a starting point for you to create your own artistic masterpiece. With this book, you'll discover that the best way to enjoy intarsia is to simply have fun and let your creativity shine!

Intarsia enthusiasts can get right to work with this array of woodworking designs that are arranged in order of skill level, from beginner to expert — dive in wherever you're comfortable! Displaying an artistic style of woodworking that focuses on nature, the outdoors, and nostalgic scenes, these full-size patterns include whimsical animals, a classic rose, colorful lovebirds, a lighthouse scene, a farm scene, and Christmas ornaments including a bell, mistletoe, stocking, Santa, and a mischievous cat hanging from a wreath. 12 full-size patterns can be found within the book's pages, while 9 additional patterns are provided bound into a pocket at the back of the book — no photocopy scaling necessary!

Create all these beautiful intarsia mosaics:

• Rose (with tutorial)
• 6 Ornaments
• Penguin & Chick
• Fox
• Mallard (with tutorial)
• Love Birds
• Piano Girls
• Pool Balls
• Lighthouse
• Sailboat
• Lion (with tutorial)
• Rattlesnake
• Barn Scene
• Calf Roper
• Clydesdale and Colt
• Eagle

A helpful Getting Started section provides hints on which types of wood and blades to select as well as how to shape and sand pieces, transfer patterns, add details with woodburning, and apply finishes, guiding those new to intarsia or serving as a quick refresher for more seasoned crafters. Whether you're a beginning intarsia artist or an old pro, you'll find that the 80 information-packed pages inside Intarsia Woodworking Projects have something for you!

Enhance and improve your skills while creating incredible pieced art in wood, with Intarsia Woodworking Projects!

Kathy Wise has been sculpting dogs and animals professionally for more than 25 years. Much of her time is now spent in the woodshop and art studio working on new and exciting designs for intarsia artists to cut and enjoy. Kathy is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. For more information visit her website at kathywise.com.