Parquetry Learning Material…

[Woodtec]

I was wondering if any of you marquetry craftsman know of any good books or DVD’s or blogs for learning Parquetry? (Fans, basket weave, general patterns, stars and such)

Thanks Woodtec / Richard

[toolbagsPLUS]

Hi Richard,

No replacement for just having a go and getting it wrong until you work out a better way but "The Best of Fine Woodworking" have a publication. Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay. Publisher Taunton.

If you would like some help by all means PM with any problems you have or techniques you would like to know about.


Cheers


Steve

[paul collins]

woodtec,look no further than the book i have in front of me now.its called ...THE MARQUETRY COURSE.written by jack metcalfe & john apps.it is the standard course for marquetry in the uk ,i believe.it covers all aspects,is easy to understand.it is published by ... B T Batsford.. isbn 0 7134 8850 6.
distributed in usa by sterling publishing co., 387 park avenue south new york,ny 10016,usa.
i have recommended this book before on this forum,get it & you will never regret it,its just the best book in this field of woodworking.:2tsup:

[chrisb691]

You should also look at the Redbridge Marquetry Society website (UK), where the have some tutorials. (http://www.redbridgemarquetrygroup.org/Tutorial_Pages.htm)

[paul collins]

chris what a great site thanks for the post:2tsup:

[Woodtec]

Thanks one and all for the replies. I have just gotten some veneer and am trying to learn some new techniques.

Toolbagsplus, I will check out “The Best of Fine Woodworking" publication. Veneering, Marquetry and Inlay. Publisher Taunton” and that’s for the invite for more help I just may take you up on it.

paul collins, I just got the same lead on the book you recommended from a friend and have it on order from the library so I should be getting it soon hopefully…

chrisb691, I will look over the site you recommended. A quick look at it seem like it’s got a lot of info.


Also here is a site someone recommended as well…. http://www.marquetrysociety.ca/Parquetry.html (http://www.marquetrysociety.ca/Parquetry.html)

Thanks Woodtec / Richard

[Woodtec]

Paul, I received The Marquetry Course book from the library and you are right in saying it has a lot of good information in it. I learned a lot from it. I guess it’s time to go out and try some of the patterns it showed how to make…

Thanks Woodtec / Richard