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Hardiman writes that Joyce was a “tractable and ingenious” craftsman who quickly became adept in soldering, casting, inlaying and many other skills required of a medieval jeweler.

From National Geographic • Jan. 11, 2024

Ponce said he starts with photos of players taken from Twitter or Google searches before inlaying his own vivid designs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2021

Weaving, furniture inlaying, rug hooking, beer brewing, and scrimshaw are just some of the special exhibits guests can visit at the crafts center.

From Washington Times • Sep. 27, 2014

Alongside, workmen were inlaying the turf with the seven great runways of a new airport.

From Time Magazine Archive

The rod was then sliced across, and the pieces used for inlaying.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" by Various