Inlay

Inlaying is a double-sided cladding, that is, each side of the finished plane; fitting cladding (without additional layers) using piece inserts. Cladding, which consists of a piece set of elements, fastened together by cladding in the tone-basic plane

In the past, inlaid items were considered a luxury item and were not available to the masses. Now the situation is different, especially in our time, when inlay has become accessible to many and can thus be used as a tool for passing on cultural traditions to future generations.

Historically, inlay is the use of precious, semi-precious and non-ferrous metals - gold, platinum, copper, bronze, silver, lead - to decorate dishes, interior items, and other products made from a variety of materials and designs. From century to century, the art of inlay has been improved due to increased knowledge about the capabilities of alloys and metal processing methods. Inlaid metalwork traditionally dates back to the era of Ancient Egypt and is known as jewelry decorated with stone fragments from various localities. The royal power of Egypt had the opportunity, having received artifacts from different cities, to use them to create beautiful jewelry and statues. This extraordinary solution helped reduce the cost of the craft, which made jewelry accessible to many. Over time, technology has improved, and stones began to be used from less valuable materials, such as tin, copper, brass, and zinc.

Large concerns such as Tiffany and Swarvoski use inlay. For several centuries, Tiffany has used Swarvoskit stone to create unique masterpieces of jewelry. Tiffany and Swarovski are the most famous brands of inlay, but inlay is not just about decorating jewelry. Varieties of this craft are also used in sculpture, in the manufacture of vases, painted and metal miniatures, glass, ceramics and porcelain.