The Art of Inlay: Design & Technique for Fine Woodworking

by Larry Robinson

Overview

(Book). This dazzling showcase of the art of inlay provides artistic inspiration as well as how-to instruction and design insights written by the inlay artist for U2, Led Zeppelin, and many more. Over 100 color photographs show you exquisite inlays in musical instruments, wooden boxes, and various objets d'art, while black-and-white photos and drawings guide you through the intricate process of creating your own. The book has been revised and expanded throughout, including an additional 16-page gallery of inlay examples.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780879308353
Publisher:	Backbeat
Publication date:	05/01/2005
Edition description:	Revised & Expanded
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	7.18(w) x 9.23(h) x 0.32(d)

Editorial Reviews

Robinson is a professional artisan whose magnificent and detailed inlays appear on musical instruments owned by many popular contemporary musicians. Here he shows readers how to make their projects truly unique with beautiful inlay work. This revised and expanded second edition (the first published in 1999) includes coverage of advanced techniques and materials like abalam and recon stone. Readers should note, however, that about half of the book is dedicated to color photographs of exquisite inlay work. That leaves only another half for instruction, which is mostly accomplished in the text, with some limited illustrations of technique. Though this little book is pricey and specialized, it is really the only resource available on detailed inlay work. For larger collections or where there is demand. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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