Intarsia, Inlay & Marquetry

Canadian Woodworking carving and intarsia, inlay and marquetry explore projects, sharpening tips, wood selection and creative approaches for shaping expressive, finely detailed wooden forms.

  • Humpbacked Whales

    Humpbacked whales

    A great advantage of 3D intarsia is that your piece isn’t limited to a wall mounting. It can be displayed on an easel, in its own stand or even hung in a window.

    January 13, 2003
    Fred Martin
  • Fat truck

    I have a habit of doodling in my spare time. Whether I’m on the phone, or just passing time, I often doodle. Sometimes a doodle gets a little extra work, and becomes something that I can make into a pattern for an intarsia piece.

    January 13, 2003
    Garnet Hall
  • Haida-inspired eagle

    I have always admired the art of the West Coast Indians. It is out of respect for their art and culture that I offer this interpretation of their wonderful art form.

    November 13, 2002
    Garnet Hall
  • Tropical Fish

    Tropical fish

    This tropical fish is a good way to play around with some colorful hard woods and warm up your winter months.

    September 13, 2002
    Garnet Hall
  • Fisherman’s dory

    I tried to get as much perspective into this project as I could. I was aiming for it to look like a dory out on the ocean. However, if it’s not exactly represented, please bear with this poor prairie soul.

    July 13, 2002
    Garnet Hall
  • Shark

    Shark

    This project is a fairly simple one and should be a good craft seller.

    May 13, 2002
    Garnet Hall
  • Polar bear

    This project is fairly easy and straight forward. 

    January 13, 2002
    Garnet Hall
  • Tiger Lily

    Tiger lily

    This project has some raising and lowering as well as some shaping to do. The more shaping you give it, the better it will look.

    November 13, 2001
    Garnet Hall