inlay
Set into surface
Inlay is decorative material set into a surface so it lies flush—wood, metal, stone, or other materials embedded into furniture, floors, or jewelry to create patterns or designs.
The technique contrasts with overlay, where material sits on top.
To inlay is to create such decoration: The craftsman inlaid the tabletop with mother-of-pearl.
In dentistry, an inlay is a fitted filling.
Decorative veneer patterning
- intarsiaDecorative inlaid pattern technique
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- parquetryInlaid woodwork technique
- cabinetmakingCraft of building furniture
joinery · woodworking · ebony · rosewood · mother-of-pearl · banding · stringing · hardwood
Material placed within
- cavityEmpty space within
- toothCalcified jaw structure
- dentistryOral healthcare profession
- compositeMade of distinct parts
resin · ceramic · porcelain · gold · silver · amalgam · crown · onlay
Inlaid pictorial arrangement
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- motifRecurring thematic element
design · embellishment · adornment · scrollwork · fretwork · geometric · floral · arabesque
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
- engravingCarving into hard surfaces
chasing · etching · filigree · enamel · cloisonné · Toledo · sword · blade
Polished precious stone
- gemstoneOrnamental cut mineral
- settingContext of events
- bezelGrooved rim for mounting
- channelPassage for transmission
pavé · cabochon · opal · turquoise · lapis · malachite · coral · abalone
Restore to working order
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- matchingIdentical in appearance
- patchingRepairing by covering
filling · refinishing · cleaning · preservation · antique · damaged · missing · reattachment
marquetry
Decorative veneer patterning
- intarsiaDecorative inlaid pattern technique
- veneerDecorative outer layer
- parquetryInlaid woodwork technique
cabinetmaking · joinery · woodworking · ebony · rosewood · mother-of-pearl · banding · stringing · hardwood · walnut
filling
Material placed within
composite · resin · ceramic · porcelain · gold · silver · amalgam · crown · onlay · prosthodontics
mosaic
Inlaid pictorial arrangement
- tileFlat surface-covering piece
- ornamentThing that beautifies
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
motif · design · embellishment · adornment · scrollwork · fretwork · geometric · floral · arabesque · terrazzo
gold
Element seventy-nine
- silverLustrous white precious metal
- copperReddish-brown metallic element
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
engraving · chasing · etching · filigree · enamel · cloisonné · Toledo · sword · blade · armor
gem
Polished precious stone
channel · pavé · cabochon · opal · turquoise · lapis · malachite · coral · abalone · pearl
repair
Restore to working order
- conservationPreventing waste or loss
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- matchingIdentical in appearance
patching · filling · refinishing · cleaning · preservation · antique · damaged · missing · reattachment · restorer
embed
Fix within surrounding material
groove · channel · adhesive · glue · flush · precision · cutting · shaping · fitting · routing
- enamelingcloisonne, cloisonné, grisaille, kiln, frit
- luthieryluthier, luthiers, violin making, violin maker, bow making
- applied artsapplied arts, decorative arts, industrial design, design, furniture design
- craftssewing, knitting, painting, glue, scissors
- dentistrydentist, teeth, tooth, dentists, dental care
- flooringhardwood, hardwood flooring, laminate, vinyl, tile