1.
Different colored pieces of wood are planed to the required thickness, which then become small units to create patterns.
2.
The pieces are bundled together
3.
Several unit patterns are glued and tied together
4.
The pieces are cemented firmly with a clamp.
 
5.
A larger plate is formed called "tanegi".
6.
There are two types of yosegi method.One type is called "zukubari" created by shaving the "tanegi" with a plane.
7.
This thin paper like, shaved wood veneer is called "zuku".
8.
The "zuku" is then ironed into a flat veneer.
 
9.
The flat "zuku" is applied and glued onto marquetry ware, as veneer. This part of the process is called "zukubari".
10.
Another type of yosegi is called "muku-zukuri" and the product is formed directly by using a potter's wheel.
11.
The final surface is finished with varnish.