"Intarsia" is an ancient Italian woodworking and lapidary method for making 3-dimensional pictures with wood, petrified wood, and/or stone. Modern intarsia scenes often use pieces between .125 inches and 1.75 inches thick, fitted together like a jigsaw puzzle and attached to a backing board. The natural colors and grain patterns of different pieces are carefully chosen to enhance the design, though some artisans prefer to use stains or dyes instead.
Woodworking and the art of inlay from Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher including a variety of patterns and opportunity to receive Intarsia Times newsletter. http://www.intarsia.com/
Handicraft inlays made using 108 different and absolutely natural woods. Ancient technique used since the seventeenth century. http://www.intarsilegno.com/
A place for Intarsia Artisians to show and sell their work, as well as find and discuss information in the discussion pages and chat room. http://www.intarsia.net/
Showcase and information dedicated to all aspects of inlay crafts including intarsia, marquetry, pietre dure, stone inlay and mosaics. http://www.inlay.com/
