A Different Take on a Classic Scene The Nativity is an enduring symbol of the Christmas season. My Nativity scene is unique, as each figure is a small puzzle. It makes a wonderful addition to your holiday season décor, and you might just want to find a special place in […]
His Marine Corps Training Serves Him Well When the premier issue of Scroll Saw Workshop came out in the fall of 2000 not many scrollers had heard of Gary Browning or his method of scrolling portraits, which he introduced to us with a portrait of “The Duke.” Less than a […]
Make the Right Choice the First Time If you equate scrolling with a clunky saw from your junior high school woodshop days, you may be in for a very pleasant surprise. Today’s scroll saws are easy to use, quiet and very safe, making scrolling an activity the whole family can […]
Make an Ornament in a Morning Add a little German crafts-manship to your holiday traditions with this ornament from Volker Arnold. Volker is a marvelous German artist who has developed a wide range of ornament patterns and 3D scenes for scrollers. I’ve chosen a pattern from Volker’s Church Bells pattern […]
Two simple designs for traditional Hanukkah fun Dreidels have entertained people for centuries. Typically played during the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah, the Dreidel game is fun for everyone, regardless of age or religion. Each side of the four-sided top is labeled with a different Hebrew letter: Nun, Gimmel, Hey, […]
Scroll saw artist specializes in cutting jigsaw puzzles without the aid of a pattern—and you can do it too! Carter Johnson began cutting jigsaw puzzles in 1993 after moving to a larger home with room for a workshop in the basement. Both Carter’s and his wife’s families have been interested […]
Add another chapter to your anniversary memories. Pattern designed by Chuck Bookbinder St. Patrick’s Day is coming, and here’s a project that can turn the day into a romantic one for you and your significant other. Present him or her a token of your affection: a wooden wedding anniversary plaque […]
A Perfect Gift for Those Heading Off for College or Their First Job Take a careful look at the MATERIALS & TOOLS list for this project. You won’t see any wood glue listed because none is required. It’s not a mistake. It’s glueless! A woodworking friend saw one of my […]
Brighten Your Garden or House with this Pair – Perfect for Indoors and Out This project was inspired by a design created by my wife’s uncle, Bill Carlson. He designed an old-fashioned wall-mounted telephone that held an old telephone line insulator. I thought the idea would work nicely as a […]
The Perfect Housewarming Gift. What to give the new homeowner you know has never been easier. This simple yet elegant plaque is the perfect gift. The instructions in this article start with the cutting of the plaque shape. For a real time saver, just purchase an 8″ x 131/2″ French […]
