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by Jo Schwartz Transform an ugly pine plate into a pretty piece of pyrography Pine is great for many craft projects, but it is not ideal for pyrography. Its grain alternates between being very hard and very soft, and becomes sappy in spots when subjected to heat. However, you might […]
The latest special issue of Pyrography is the best one yet. Packed with inspiration, techniques, and projects, you’ll find yourself flipping through all 112 colorful pages over and over. Read about new artists, learn new spins on old techniques, and get some great new design ideas. Even if you’ve never […]
We’re off to a great start with our new design contest! Thanks to everyone who has entered or voted. Here’s a quick update on the winners and upcoming categories. We’ve wrapped up the first contest, “Toys & Games;” look for those winners in the Spring/Summer issue, which will be mailed […]
Delicate designs make great Valentine’s Day decorations By Alison Tanner You still have time to make these beautiful fretwork designs inspired by intricate Battenberg lace for Valentine’s Day. The fretwork hearts make perfect decorations for Valentine’s Day. To make paper hearts, stack colored paper between two pieces of scrap plywood […]
Vote now for the 2016 Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts People’s Choice Awards. Below are the finalists for the TOYS & GAMES category sponsored by Wooden Teddy Bear and Mike’s Workshop. Voting will end on January 15, 2016 and the winners will be announced in the Summer issue of […]
By Jon Deck I am constantly sought out to evaluate images that are sent to us by contributors. And the first thing I look for is the resolution of the photo. Many times we receive images that are far too low in resolution to meet the quality of our printed […]
By Carly Glasmyre Haas When Fox Chapel Publishing decided to reprint Judy and Dave Peterson’s Dinosaur Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, Mindy Kinsey and I thought the update meant adding patterns. However, as we started digging into the book, we found that we could alter the dinosaur puzzle patterns […]
By Dayle and Jeff Taylor An attractive cutting board made from beautiful hardwood always makes a welcome gift. Not only can you change the shape of the board, personalize it by cutting or inlaying a design into the cutting board. Add a wildlife scene for a nature lover. Cut in […]
Organizations make projects for charities By Kathleen Ryan Editor’s Note: Listed below are a few organizations whose charitable work we’ve shared with our readers. Send photos and a write-up on the good work your club is doing to Editors@scrollsawer.com. . .Orange County Scroll Saw Association: Since 2002 the Orange County Scroll Saw […]
Do you have a great new project design you can’t wait to share with the world? This is your chance to show it off—and maybe collect some cash! Presenting the 2016 Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts People’s Choice Awards. New This Year: Instead of one big contest, we’ll be […]
