I have been exploring the use of a laser cutter in marquetry projects. Very satisfying. I am also making my own frames from walnut, cherry and maple. Basic miter sawing and using a router to rabbet the inset for the inlay. The process is quite complex. Here is a quick synopsis of steps:

• Select or draw from scratch an image.
• Vectorize in Corel draw
• laser cut individual pieces
• fit into the composition
• glue and clamp
• Sand
• seal
• frame