Tips for making your pyramid spin better Deb, who is excited about getting her Rotating Christmas Pyramid to turn under candle power, shared the things she did to make it work: 1. I assembled the top section and dry fitted it then drilled the 7/16″-diameter hole in the roof and […]
Create Holiday memories with this instant heirloom that combines delicate fretwork and old world charm The dimensions on three parts of the Christmas Pyramid Fan article are incorrect. The Lower Ceiling platform should be 3 5/16″ x 5¾”. This will mean that you need to re-center your hole for the […]
Changing the size of the pattern gives you endless variations with these designs The obvious uses for these patterns are ornaments or gift tag holders, but there are a variety of other possibilities. -Enlarge the pattern, cut it out of plywood, and add holiday lights as a window decoration. -Make […]
Affordable tips and techniques for better quality photos Many contests and shows require you to send in photographs of your project along with your application. But not everyone can afford to hire a photographer to take professional photos of their project. A poor-quality photograph can make an excellent project look […]
Interchangeable inserts and delicate egg frames give a 3-D effect to these interlocking ornaments. Pattern designed by Volker Arnold This set of interchangeable Easter ornaments will be a great addition to your spring decorating—and since they can be stack cut, they make ideal sale or gift items. They arent difficult […]
Contrasting woods and multiple layers add depth to this collector’s plate. Cut by Dick DeFelice of the Blazing Blades of Western PA This piece is easily customized by choosing contrasting woods for the different layers. Select pieces that compliment your décor as well as each other. This example was cut […]
Intricate details highlight this vintage Louis XV photo frame Click the article attachment to download this pattern. The full step-by-step instructions for completing this project came from Scrollsaw Workshop Issue 23 Spring 2006. (Unfortunately this issue has sold out. Hopefully there will be a digital edition available in 2011) Attachments […]
Quick and easy project makes an ideal gift Paper isn’t really any harder to cut than wood, and these custom note pads are as fun to cut as they are to use. You can quickly turn an inexpensive tablet into a unique item. They make a perfect end of year […]
Converting a line drawing to a scroll saw pattern To transform a line or shaded pattern into a series of planes, or shapes suitable for scrolling, it is best to think in terms of distinctive masses within the picture. These can come in two forms: 1) distinct independent elements, such […]
Separate layers give depth to this wildlife scene This design comes from the recently re-released book Wildlife Collector Plates. The beauty of these patterns is that you can mix and match the inner wildlife scene with your choice of rim designs to produce a variety of custom projects. For added […]
