Instructables user Ninjosh is a master of adding metal inlay to wooden objects.

 

Even with digital fabrication tools and trim routers, adding metal inlay to wood involves quite a bit of manual labor. Ninjosh's step-by-step process will help anyone wishing to try it themselves.

 

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"Inlays are a great way to set your work apart in a crowded market," says Ninjosh.

 

Ninjosh's Instructable gives a comprehensive list of materials required. He also explains how to make a void in the wood, preparing the wire, sanding and polishing. Check it out here.