Surface decorative techniques in woodworking

thumb|right|Intricate parquet flooring in entry hall thumb|right|Parquet flooring, 18th century

thin sheets of wood

thumb|Geometric figure (1537), intarsia by fra Damiano da Bergamo; Museum of the Basilica of Saint Dominic, Bologna, Italy thumb|Intarsia on the First aid kit of Alexander Karađorđević, Prince of Serbia, [[Historical Museum of Serbia]]

280px|thumb|Example of Boulle work inlay using [[tortoiseshell in mottled red, brass and pewter]] 280px|thumb|Boulle work showing the use of [[pewter (center) and the 'depth' given by tortoiseshell in the background. Brass inlay is on the right and left.]] Inlay covers a range of techniques in sculpture and the decorative arts for inserting pieces of contrasting, often colored materials into depressions in a base object to form ornament or pictures that normally are flush with the matrix. A great range of materials have been used both for the base or matrix and for the inlays inserted into it

thumb|Casket, early 18th century, attributed to André-Charles Boulle, oak carcass veneered with [[tortoiseshell, gilt copper, pewter and ebony, in the Art Institute of Chicago]]

thumb|Japanese puzzle box thumb|Japanese jewelry box (lit., "parquet work") is a type of traditional Japanese marquetry developed in the town of during the Edo period. Resembling a type of mosaic, is created through the combination of fine oblong rods of wood chosen for their grain, texture and colour, making an intricate surface pattern which is then sliced into thin layers. It is commonly found on traditional Japanese puzzle boxes and similar decorative items. In 1984 it was designated as one of the Traditional Crafts of Japan.

thumb|Imitation wood grain on plastic flooring

Marbleizing (also spelt marbleising) or faux marbling is the preparation and finishing of a surface to imitate the appearance of polished marble. It is typically used in buildings where the cost or weight of genuine marble would be prohibitive. Faux marbling is a special case of faux painting used to create the distinctive and varied patterns of marble - the most imitated stone by far. thumb|Faux painting by Andre' Martinez in the Colorado State Capitol 2005 thumb|Giotto, [[Scrovegni Chapel.]] thumb|Giotto, [[Scrovegni Chapel.]]

thumb|Painted wood at the entrance to the Zawiya of Moulay Idris II|mausoleum of Moulay Idriss II in Fez, MoroccoTazouaqt (, in ), also called Zouaq, refers to the art of traditional painting on wood in Morocco. In cities known for Tazouaqt such as Fez, Marrakech and Chefchaouen, wooden works are not considered completed until they are painted. The Tazouaqt remains one of the most assertive characteristics of architectural craftsmanship in Morocco. thumb|Canopy, facades and painted wooden ceiling of the Zawiya of Sidi Bel Abbes|Sidi Bel Abbas fountain in Marrakech, Morocco