Learn color theory—and make a beautiful project—with just five paints By Lora S. Irish Overwhelmed by the paint aisle? Not sure of the difference between yellow-orange and orange-yellow? Completely confused when people talk about primary and secondary colors? This project will answer those questions by helping you create a […]
Find a finish that will protect your family and your work by Bob Duncan This article was first published in issue 48 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Woodworkers often want to apply safe finishes to pieces used with food, such as bowls, or toys that children may put in their […]
Vast array of colors provide infinite possibilities by Sue Chrestensen and Toni Burghout This article was first published in issue 30 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Acrylic paint comes in wide variety of colors. By mixing your own custom colors, you can create a broad spectrum of hues to meet […]
Easy techniques to add color and shine to your Christmas ornaments by Mindy Kinsey This article was first published in issue 53 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. For most projects, scrollers use finishes that accent, preserve, and protect the beautiful varieties of wood they choose. But Christmas calls for a […]
Use the right products to ensure your outdoor projects last by Bob Duncan This version of this article was published in issue 55 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. When you build something for outdoor display, you want it to last. Ordinary indoor finishes will not stand up to rain or […]
Narrow down your selection of finishes by knowing what results you want This article was first published in issue 33 of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. Oils Pure oils used as finishes, such as linseed oil (not boiled linseed oil) and pure tung oil, cure slowly compared to other finishes. They […]
