Wood is inlaid with different coloured wood, with bone or with wire. The surface is incised with the required design/motif. The material to be inlaid is then beaten into the grooves
Overview of Techniques involved
1. Sourcing and Transporting raw materials and creation of wax model
- Metal
- Tools and accessories
2. Wood selection & Design preparation
- The base wood is first selected.
- The final design drawing is prepared.
3. Design Transferring
- The Final design is then transferred onto the wood.
4. Groove Making
- Based on the design, grooves are made on the areas to be inlayed.
5. Inlay process
- Once the mould is ready, then the suface is ormaneted if reqd and finished.
6. Assembling and packing
- Once the inlay process is completed the product is then assembled, polished and finished.