Intarsia Presentation

Technology Education
Intarsia

1. Intarsia woodworking is the art of creating a mosaic-like

picture from pieces of wood. Different species of wood are
selected for their color and cut to size using a scroll saw. The
woodworker can create an illusion of depth by carefully
selecting the grain pattern and direction of each individual
piece.
Vocabulary with Cuts

1. Critical Cuts
2. Non-Critical Cuts
3. Segmentation Cuts
4. Veining Cuts
 Tools & Machines
1. Scroll Saw
a. Safety Video / Use
2. Sanders
a. Belt Sander
b. Spindle Sander
c. Palm Sander
d. Hand Sanding
3. Bandsaw
a. Safety Video / Use
4. Chop Saw
a. Safety Video / Use
5. Planer
a. Safety Video / Use
6. Dremel
a. Safety Video / Use
7. Chisels
a. Safety Video / Use
Step by Step Process
1. Choosing a design
2. Pattern Prep & Tracing - Part 1 (WATCH ALL VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS)
a. Use Masking tape
b. Use Tracing Paper or Computer Paper
c. Apply a thin coat of water-base poly to it.
3. Wood Choices & Cutting - Part 2
4. Layout and Cutting - Part 3
5. GAP REPAIR
a. If you have gaps between your pieces, use this method to remove as much of it as possible.
6. Sanding & Shaping & Finishing - Part 4
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Submit your pattern here (can be found online or
you can trace using onshape)