Intarsia: 30 Patterns for the Scrollsaw

by John Everett, Robert Wearing

Intarsia, the art of cutting out, shaping, finishing, and then recombining individual components, makes it simple to fashion designs, collages, and three-dimensional projects. Thirty practical, eye-catching projects range in difficulty, so you can keep challenging yourself as your skills progress. Try a floral clock, coat-rack, Celtic mirror frame, mosaic chessboard, and an array of plaques, panels, and framed pictures.

117 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

For me the designs were a bit hit and miss. Some were quite good, like the sun god or the heraldic eagle, and others I just didn't like, such as the plate stand or the geometric designs. But that is my opinion and everyone is different. A lot of the designs could just as well be used as marquetry patterns. I found this book for £2 at a discount book store and for this price it is well worth getting. Otherwise, unless there is a particular project you like the look of, I would suggest there are better books on Intarsia available.