Inlay is commonly used in the production of decorative furniture, where pieces of colored wood, precious metals or even diamonds are inserted into the surface of the carcass using various matrices including clear coats and varnishes. Lutherie inlays are frequently used as decoration and marking on musical instruments, particularly the smaller strings.
Inlay is commonly applied in the manufacture of aesthetically pleasing furniture, where fragments of colored wood, precious metals, or gemstones are embedded into the surface of the cabinet using various matrices including clear finishes and varnishes. Lutherie inlays are frequently used as decorative accents and identifiers on musical instruments, particularly those with smaller strings.