In our summer issue (#83), Daniel Brown used epoxy resin to create a honeycomb effect for his scroll sawn beehive, and then mixed the material with a colored powder to create a completely different look for the bees’ wings. You can use epoxy resin to add a water-like effect to […]
Scroll a freestanding feline that’s perfect for display or play Designed by Jim Sweet Cut by John A. Nelson If you love puzzles, animals, and word art, it’s your lucky day—I’ve devised a project that includes all three. (If you’re a cat person, even better!) Showcase your cutting abilities […]
This exotic wood changes from bright orange to deep crimson over time By Janette Square The species that woodworkers refer to as padauk is properly called African padauk (Pterocarpus soyauxii), or sometimes vermillion. It grows in tropical climates in India, the South Pacific, and even South Florida. Most commercially available […]
This challenging design will showcase your cutting skills By Sue Mey Cut by Rolf Beuttenmuller For a gift they’ll love both now and later, cut this keepsake box and fill it with your Valentine’s favorite treats. The box is sized for storing trinkets, but you could also upsize the pattern […]
by the Staff of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts We featured space-saving hacks from a tiny workshop in our spring issue. Stephen Watson, UK woodworker and YouTuber, shared how he utilizes every inch of his 8′ x 6′ workshop. And it got us thinking; Are there more tiny workshops out […]
Scroll a regal beast straight out of a fairy tale By Judy and Dave Peterson The unicorn has stirred people’s imaginations since antiquity. Legends about these elusive creatures abound in folklore and early religious writings—they’ve even appeared as heraldic symbols on shields throughout the world! Any creature about which so […]
More Tool Than Toy Want to introduce a kid to scrolling? This sturdy woodworking set offers fun without skimping on safety by Jon Deck The PLAYmake 4in1 Workshop Manufactured in Austria by The Cool Tool. $109 + S&H 4in1workshop.com and other online vendors Lift the lid of PLAYmake’s […]
The Winter 2020 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts includes a variety of patterns and features, as well as a kid-friendly project and 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. Scroll down for a […]
By Dave Van Ess If a child can hold a hammer, they can make this toolbox. Using construction lumber makes it easy to cut. This is an ideal first woodworking project for little ones stuck at home and in need of some entertainment. Teach your littlest family members a new […]
Cats. You either love them or you hate them. There are more than 600 million of them worldwide, and are found in almost every place humans live. Cats have been worshipped as protectors of possessions, seen as witches’ familiars, and shunned as bad luck. Some people collect items related to […]
