Guild Members Share their Experience
in the Fundamentals of Marquetry
Selecting Images that Inspire Growth in the Craft
Graphic portraits captured Fred Schmidt’s imagination and drove him to do more marquetry and to do it better.
Optimizing a Marquetry Pattern with Free Software
Using software to trace, resize, and edit an image many times has greatly helped Henry Smith in obtaining just the right pattern.
Finding Veneer That Simplifies a Project
Tom Abbott discovered that he could use the white space around a paper image to locate veneer containing detail within the image.
Using a Laser for Precision Cutting
When precision is a must, Viki Hennon relies on her Glowforge laser cutter.
Gluing Veneer around a Curved Surface
Dave Peck found an exercise band very helpful for holding veneer strips tightly around a curved surface.
Adjusting Techniques for Personal Ease
Tim Brown has discovered what works best for him in marquetry, and he feels free to develop his own system.
Putting on a Smooth Finish
For a smooth and shiny finish, Clark Cummings uses TurtleWax Polishing Compound after coats of sanding sealer and lacquer.