Marquetry
61Needlepoint — cushion Needlepoint is a form of counted thread embroidery in which yarn is stitched through a stiff open weave canvas. Most needlepoint designs completely cover the canvas. Although needlepoint may be worked in a variety of stitches, many… …
62Parquetry — is a geometric mosaic of wood pieces used for decorative effect. The two main uses of parquetry are as veneer patterns on furniture and block patterns for floors. The patterns of parquet flooring are entirely geometrical and angular mdash;… …
63Metalworking — Machining a bar of metal on a lathe. Metalworking is the process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large scale structures. The term covers a wide range of work from large ships and bridges to precise engine parts… …
64Glassblowing — Glassblower Jean Pierre Canlis (right) …
65Button — For other uses, see button (disambiguation) and buttons (disambiguation). Wedgwood button with Boulton cut steels, depicting a mermaid family, England, circa 1760. Actual diameter: just over 32mm (1 1/4 ) …
66Bureau du Roi — The Bureau du Roi ( King s desk ), known in France as the Secrétaire à cylindre de Louis XV ( Louis XV roll top secretary ), is the name given to the richly ornamented royal Cylinder desk whose construction was started under Louis XV and finished …
67Tie-dye — used as stage decor, Snoqualmie Moondance festival (1992) Tie dye is a process of resist dyeing textiles or clothing which is made from knit or woven fabric, usually cotton; typically using bright colors. It is a modern version of traditional… …
68Decoupage — For the aleatory literary technique, see cut up technique. Juan Gris, The Sunblind, 1914, Tate Gallery, Decoupage technique incorporates newsprint into this cubist painting. Decoupage (or découpage) is the art of decorating an object by gluing… …
69Paper marbling — Book covered in a Shell marbled paper, bound in France around 1825. Paper marbling is a method of aqueous surface design, which can produce patterns similar to smooth marble or other stone. The patterns are the result of color floated on either… …
70Decorative arts — Chinese bowl, Northern Sung dynasty, 11th or 12th century, porcelaneous pottery with celadon glaze The decorative arts is traditionally a term for the design and manufacture of functional ob …
