Table of Contents
Basic Scroll Saw Procedures
Twelve steps - from preparing the saw to applying finishing touches, illustrated and described in detail. Included are tips and techniques, especially helpful to the beginner scroll sawyer.
16 Patterns & projects:
Always & Forever word art
Fabric-backed heart with Love overlay
Two Ampersand décor pieces
Heart Candle stand
Be Mine word art
Dog bone leash hanger
Heart of hearts
Heart with swirl cut-outs – Be Mine
Heart with swirl cut-outs – I Love You
Butterfly Heart pocket
Freestanding Hearts tree
Single rose plaque
Home sign with heart
Soldier’s Best Friend silhouette plaque
Compound-cut Valentine’s cracker
Instructions and wood thickness recommendations are included for all projects
Article: Types of wood for scroll sawing
Some of us prefer to use mostly plywood for projects, but certain items are definitely elevated when they are made from beautiful solid wood. This is a brief overview of some of the popular solid wood species used for scroll sawing.
Article: Make your own chalkboard paint
Black chalkboard paint is readily available, and sometimes you can find it in various other colors, but it generally costs quite a bit more than ordinary acrylic paint. With these recipes you can make your own, in any color you choose.
