Inlaying is a decorative technique where materials like wood, metal, or stone are set into the surface of another material to create intricate designs or patterns.
Imagine you have a plain white cake. Inlaying would be like adding colorful sprinkles on top of the cake to create a beautiful and eye-catching design.
Mosaic: A technique where small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials are arranged to form a pattern or image.
Marquetry: The art of creating decorative designs by using thin pieces of wood veneer and assembling them onto furniture or objects.
Cloisonné: A technique in which metal wires are used to create compartments that are filled with enamel to make vibrant and detailed designs.
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