The Marquetry Course

By Jack Metcalfe & John Apps

Summary

A complete course on the art of marquetry, providing a full introduction to the craft. Illustrated throughout with 200 step-by-step colour photographs and diagrams plus photos of finished pieces. Working through the book, the reader will learn how to use tools and materials by carrying out basic exercises aimed at developing techniques. This leads to the main content of the book: exercises with step-by-step illustrations and instructions on the ten designs considered to be the classical marquetry standards, including the compass rose, floral design, shells, the chess board and the Louis cube. The final section of the book has four furniture projects incorporating marquetry: the oval gallery tray, half-round occasional table, jewellery box, and fire screen.Some of the latest and innovative marquetry techniques are included, such as the template method for making the fans... pressing veneers in two stages; and chevron parquetry design. Written by two expert teachers, this is an ideal book for students of furniture making and furniture restoration as well as hobbyists.

About the Author

Together the authors have over 30 years’ experience in woodcraft and teaching. John Apps is Head of Furniture Department, York College, England and has been teaching furniture making and furniture restoration since 1977. Jack Metcalfe has been involved in marquetry for 12 years, and teaching it for 6 years. He teaches marquetry at the Leeds College of Art and Design and at York College, England. He also runs marquetry workshops in Yorkshire.

Publisher	Batsford
Publication Date	28 July 2003
ISBN	0713488506
Size (h x w)	248x187mm
Binding	Paperback
Pages	176