Inlaying Techniques

Wood is the most common material used for inlaying because it is relatively easy to work with and can be easily shaped and carved.

Damascene is the technique of inlaying small pieces of colored stone, glass, or other materials into a metal surface.

Niello is the technique of inlaying pieces of metal into a metal surface.

Cloisonné is the technique of inlaying pieces of stone or glass into a metal surface.

Plique-à-jour is the technique of inlaying pieces of glass into a metal surface.

Pietra dura is the technique of inlaying pieces of metal into a stone surface.

Intarsia is the technique of inlaying pieces of stone or glass into a stone surface.

Marquetry is the technique of inlaying pieces of wood into a wood surface.

Boulle work is the technique of inlaying pieces of bone or ivory into a wood surface.

Buhl work is the technique of inlaying pieces of metal into a wood surface.

Reverse painting on glass is the technique of inlaying pieces of glass into a wood surface.

Cordoba leatherwork is the technique of inlaying pieces of leather into a wood surface.

Parquetry is the technique of inlaying pieces of fabric into a wood surface.

Découpage is the technique of inlaying pieces of paper into a wood surface.

Majolica is the technique of inlaying pieces of metal into a ceramic surface.