Combine fretwork snowflakes with wooden bulbs to make elegant ornaments By Sue Mey Cut by Leldon Maxcy Compound-cut ornaments look great but are quick and easy to make. In fact, you can complete each one with just a few cuts. The snowflake accents are equally easy to cut. You could […]
The Winter 2019 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112. In This Issue Scroll down for a […]
Forget training your winged beast—why not scroll one? By Sue Mey Design by Rolf Beuttenmuller The full article originally appeared in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #75, Summer 2019. Click HERE to purchase the most recent issue. Layered pieces make impressive wall hangings, but when it comes to displaying […]
Deck out a sweet surprise with an even sweeter homemade message By Kaylee Schofield Designed by Jon Deck Check out the full article in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #74. Every victory, big or small, is an excuse for cake—and a birthday is a big victory, no matter how you […]
Bring luck to your scroll saw with this take on a Chinese New Year classic By John A. Nelson Get the pattern and check out the full article in Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Issue #74. The dragon is a favorite of Tolkien-lovers, Game of Thrones fans, and students […]
This flying marvel will have no trouble getting up onto the rooftop By Judy Gale Roberts Flying reindeer are as essential to the holidays as Santa himself; songs, classic cartoons, and even poems pay homage to these sprightly creatures. This intarsia design, caught at the moment of takeoff, is my […]
Capture the feeling of Opening Day with this classic fretwork baseball scene By Jacob and Wayne Fowler While baseball season is in full swing, this fretwork design captures that moment where the pitcher winds up, the batter focuses on the ball, and the catcher waits for the ball to […]
Transform hardwood scraps into snappy spring decorations By Gene Starkey Like most scroll sawyers, I have accumulated a variety of small pieces of colorful hardwoods. These patterns allow wood scraps to undergo a metamorphosis, like a caterpillar, and transform into beautiful butterflies. I’ve created patterns for basic wing pieces that […]
Create intriguing depth and shadows by cutting and layering seven fretwork designs By Gabriel Schama This design may remind you of a rising or setting sun, flowers, snowflakes, or New York City’s Chrysler Building. Create it by cutting layers of fretwork and gluing them together to form one piece. […]
Charming decorations double as small toys By Howard Clements I have been designing an annual ornament for my grandchildren for more than 20 years. They are a great way to use up scrap wood and dowels. You can create them assembly-line style and fill a tree—or make a lot of […]
