How to inlay in wood

How to Create Brass Inlay in Walnut Using Fusion 360: Adding text to wood in a graceful way is always challenging. Trying to use a pencil or pen will create a faded text, not necessarily directly, but for sure after some time. The same applies for using stickers, which will eventually lose it adhesive …

Metal and wood. When I really want to make a piece stand out I’ll put a bit of effort in mating these unlikely partners into a piece that is truly unforgettable.Here’s a great way to add a custom touch to your project with a bit of molten metal.

How I Make Cool Metal Inlays: Have you been trying to figure out how to make your woodworking really stand out? Yeah, me too... Luckily for both of us, inlays are a great way to set your work apart in a crowded market full of carpenters. Or maybe you just want to make a kick-ass…

A bowtie inlay, also called a dovetail or butterfly inlay, serves a couple of purposes in your woodworking. If you’re working with a piece that has a crack in it, you can use a bowtie inlay to bridge the crack and stabilize it. If there’s a defect in your board that you want to mask, you can inlay a bowtie or butterfly to cover the defect. Or, if you simply want to add a great looking effect to your woodworking project, this may be it.

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How to Inlay Metal Into Wood | Liquid Pewter: In this video I show you how to safely melt pewter and pour it into wood. Also, the secret is how to lock the metal in so it stays forever.

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Inlaying contrasting material adds an eye-catching element to any wooden object, such as a picture frame, jewelry box, or piece of furniture. It is best to master this technique by first inlaying straight lines and then advancing to a...

I met some talented wood workers in the last few months, and they've motived me to try my had an epoxy inlay. I made this tray with an inlay detail.

How to inlay a wood bow tie, Dutchman joint, or anything else with straight lines! Simple tips and tricks to get perfect results, even if you have mistakes t...