INTARSIA

ARTS and CRAFTS

INTARSIA

Intarsia is the cutting of wood into pieces, then anrranging them together like a puzzle to make up a picture. Most times different colors of wood are used, but a single wood can also be used, then each piece is painted before putting them in place to make the picture.

This boat was made from 7 different types of wood. 53 individual hand cut and shaped pieces. It is approximately 17 inches high and 3/4 inch thick. All pieces glued to a 1/4 inch plywood backing. No dyes or stains. All natural wood colors. Finished with 5 coats of shellac.

The Wizard was made from 11 different kinds of wood. Again, no dyes or stains. All natural wood colors. He is about 17 inches tall and has 134 hand cut and shaped pieces. Finished with 5 coats of shellac.

This owl was cut from a single type of wood. Parts were sanded, painted and then pieced back together to form the owl. Aproximetly 50 pieces.

This light house was also cut from one type of wood. It is about 12 inches high by 15 wide. I lost track of how many pieces but a lot.

A fire breathing Dragon of 215 hand cut and formed pieces. 20 1/2 inches wide and 21 1/2 high. Thickness range from 5/8 to 1 3/8. Woods used is padauk, blood wood, red oak, chestnut, red cedar, maple, poplar and yellow heart. Finished with three coats of Crystal Clear. A very long time will pass before I do another one this big. Time enough for me to forget how labor intensive it was. Also I need time to forget how many four letter words I used to complete it.

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