"cut and paste method" or "Trace method"?

[Dawie]

Hi all you Intarsia people. I have just been surfing the net and came across some great patterns, as this is the year I have set myself to make my first ever intarsia piece.
Now I read about two methods the "cut and paste method" and the "trace method" as far as I could see from the patterns the first comes with the pieces all drawn seperately and the second as a whole.

What would you suggested for a novice like myself, I seem partial to the cut and paste option but am not sure if this is the way to go.

Your ideas/suggestions please.

David

[dgman]

Hey David, Intarsia 92 has a good method. Email him and he will send it to you.

[Dawie]

Thanks dg will do that.
David

[Intarsia92]

Hi David, Email sent.

[Dawie]

Thanks Al.
David

[Intarsia92]

Hi Todd, Email sent.

[newfie]

thanks AL

[Harleyrider2]

OK, ok you have successfully got my curiousity up? Intarsia92 pray tell what is you technique? I use cut and paste with a little bit of frustration added for good messure.

[Gabby]

Is it a trade secret? I've been amazed with much of the intarsia I've seen and may try my hand at it once I get control of that tiny little saw.
Why not share it with the group?
Gabby

[nickchalker]

I have tried a couple of projects, but not very happy with the results.  I would love to know your method!!
Nick

[Intarsia92]

Email Sent

[nickchalker]

Thank you for the email.  Your method makes a lot of sense.  I will give it a try very soon and post the results!!