Laub often enhances his work with metal inlay, using materials such as silver or solder. In this last video of the series, he shows how to add a solder inlay and give it a patina that replicates the look of antique pewter.

Aspen-Leaf InlayABOUT THE SERIES

Mark Laub, a professional woodworker, embellishes almost all his work with traditional inlay and double-bevel marquetry, using everything from wood veneer to old piano keys. He shows how it’s done in this multi-part video.

 

 ON VIDEO: INLAY STEP-BY-STEP
EmbellishmentIntro to Embellishment
Transform an ordinary piece of furniture into something spectacular
Aspen-Leaf InlayBlank Cutting
How to design, create, and shade a precise inlay blank of veneer
Creating the CavityCarving the Perfect Cavity
Exacting techniques to create an inlay cavity using hand and power tools
Aspen-Leaf InlayNOW PLAYING
Metal Accents

Simple techniques with solder create the look of antique pewter