Pearl Inlay: An instruction manual for inlaying abalone and mother-of-pearl

The bible of pearl embellishment by James E. Patterson!! This book has been the inspiration for generations of inlay artists.Reprinted from the original edition, it includes instructions for grinding, sawing, routing and gluing abalone and mother-of-pearl; making jigs for cutting dots, diamonds and strips; abalone purfling techniques, and tips on pearl engraving.