Segmentation v intarsia - the difference in cutting styles - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

jim_mex · 10-06-2009, 03:16 AM

Hi folks-

The question continually gets asked by newcomers 'What is the difference between Segmentation and Intarsia?'

Without getting involved in the arguments of the finished look of a project and whether it should be called Segmentation or Intarsia there is at least one point of general agreement on the difference and that is to do with the cutting styles between these two art forms

I hope this animation helps confused newcomers to understand this difference and I emphasize that I'm only talking about cutting styles

This animation loops so if you catch it mid flow just wait for it to begin again

jlyn069 · 10-06-2009, 06:05 AM

Jim,
That is a great animation and explaination. I guess I do segmentation and not intarsia and I have been calling it intarsia all this time. LOL. May I add that in both, you still shape the pieces the same to make it look 3D. And glue it to a backer and can use the same patterns.
Jackie

mt10425 · 10-16-2009, 05:10 PM

Jim,

What a great explanation of the difference between styles. I get it now. Thanks - Eddi

KtownScroller · 10-16-2009, 09:17 PM

Two thumbs up Jim. Nice tutorial.

bubbantenn · 10-16-2009, 09:46 PM

Thanks Jim!
I just got done saying in another post that I wasn't too sure of the difference. I guess I just needed a visual reference (I'm a little thick that way

)
Anyway, as I said in the other post, I am ready to sprout new wings.
Thanks for thinking of others!

Bubba

Jazziedog · 10-20-2009, 11:24 PM

Thanks Jim. I finally understand the difference.

Bishop · 10-21-2009, 04:18 AM

Jim
You did a wonderful job of explaining the difference. Great Job
Homer & Carol

frieke · 10-25-2009, 10:57 PM

I just wanted to post the question what the difference is between... and here i found the answer. Thanks Jim

Frieke

marshall · 10-25-2009, 11:30 PM

Good job Jim , your a smart guy....

...................Marshall

10-06-2009, 03:16 AM	#1
jim_mex 'Senior' member - no way! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Pachuca, Mexico Posts: 1,788	Segmentation v intarsia - the difference in cutting styles Hi folks- The question continually gets asked by newcomers 'What is the difference between Segmentation and Intarsia?' Without getting involved in the arguments of the finished look of a project and whether it should be called Segmentation or Intarsia there is at least one point of general agreement on the difference and that is to do with the cutting styles between these two art forms I hope this animation helps confused newcomers to understand this difference and I emphasize that I'm only talking about cutting styles This animation loops so if you catch it mid flow just wait for it to begin again __________________ Jim in Mexico “Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.” -Albert Einstein Last edited by jim_mex; 10-07-2009 at 02:08 AM.

10-16-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
KtownScroller So much better :) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: PA Posts: 2,662	Two thumbs up Jim. Nice tutorial. __________________ - Rick

10-16-2009, 09:46 PM	#5
bubbantenn Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, Tennessee Posts: 704	That makes it much simpler Thanks Jim! I just got done saying in another post that I wasn't too sure of the difference. I guess I just needed a visual reference (I'm a little thick that way ) Anyway, as I said in the other post, I am ready to sprout new wings. Thanks for thinking of others! Bubba __________________ "The worst evil that could be inflicted upon the youth of the land would be to leave them without restraint and completely at the mercy of their own uncontrolled inclinations." ~Calvin Coolidge~

10-20-2009, 11:24 PM	#6
Jazziedog Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 54	Thanks Jim. I finally understand the difference. __________________ Joan

10-25-2009, 11:30 PM	#9
marshall Just love Being Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Jonesboro AR Posts: 2,106	Good job Jim , your a smart guy.......................Marshall __________________ Usually busier than a cat in a sandbox !!!!!!!!!!! { Dewalt 788 only }

10-06-2009, 06:05 AM	#2
jlyn069 Jackie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 202	Jim, That is a great animation and explaination. I guess I do segmentation and not intarsia and I have been calling it intarsia all this time. LOL. May I add that in both, you still shape the pieces the same to make it look 3D. And glue it to a backer and can use the same patterns. Jackie

10-16-2009, 05:10 PM	#3
mt10425 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 23	Jim, What a great explanation of the difference between styles. I get it now. Thanks - Eddi

10-21-2009, 04:18 AM	#7
Bishop Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 52	Jim You did a wonderful job of explaining the difference. Great Job Homer & Carol

10-25-2009, 10:57 PM	#8
frieke Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Belgium, Putte Posts: 99	I just wanted to post the question what the difference is between... and here i found the answer. Thanks Jim Frieke

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