Making Tiny Toys in Wood Ornaments & Collectible Heirloom Accents By Howard Clements Use up your scrap wood by making charming toy ornaments for your holiday tree or whimsical accents for your home. Most of Howard Clements’ delightful designs incorporate motion, so the carousel turns, the Ferris wheel whirls, […]
Wildlife Intarsia Woodworking, 2nd Edition Patterns & Techniques for Making 3-D Wooden Animals By Judy Gale Roberts & Jerry Booher Judy Gale Roberts pioneered the modern art of intarsia during the 1970s and is still a leader in the field. Through her books, classes, kits, and website, she has […]
Celebrate the beauty of nature with these stunning portraits By Charles Dearing Capture the grace and majesty of eagles in flight with these beautiful portraits. My secret for cutting the frets is to use a spiral blade, which cuts in all directions and makes it easy to create the small […]
Use an easy scrolling trick to make a cheerful table decoration in an afternoon By Sue Mey This pretty decoration brings the spirit of an autumn afternoon into your home … without taking more than an afternoon to make! It’s easy to cut and paint, and can be stored flat. […]
Start every scrolling project with these simple steps. Plus! Troubleshoot common problems Squaring the Table Most scroll saws have an adjustable table that allows you to make cuts at different angles. There are times when you want the saw set at an angle, but most cutting is done with […]
If you’re looking for fresh new Halloween projects for your home, you’ve come to the right place! Scroll down for a creepy candy box, spooky candle holders, dancing skeletons, and more … Plus perfect pumpkin designs that will look great from September through November. These projects are brought to you by […]
Craft a quick and easy Halloween decoration with this clever candle holder by Lora S. Irish Cut by John Martin This whimsical pumpkin trio can be used in a number of ways. You can add a base and a tea light for an instant shadow-caster, cut them out of paper […]
Multiple layers add depth and dimension to this spooky Halloween scene by Lora S. Irish Cut by David Penman Even beginners can achieve striking results by breaking this project down into three layers. Experiment with different finishing techniques for a unique portrait. Start by cutting the wood to size. Depending on the thickness of the wood […]
Spooky Halloween decorations nest together for easy storage by Gloria Cosgrove Cut by Dale Helgerson Welcome trick-or-treaters to your home with these fun luminaries. They look fantastic leading the way up the front steps or nestled among pumpkins and Indian corn. Use an acrylic backing board behind the scenes […]
Spirited skeletons have rubber-band joints and interchangeable heads By William Berry These dangling skeletons make great Halloween decorations for your door or window. Hang them on your front porch to greet trick-or-treaters as they rattle in the wind. Interchangeable skulls add to the fun, and children can get involved by […]
