Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, Second Edition: Newly Revised & Expanded, Now 50 Projects in Wood (Fox Chapel Publishing) Designs including Kittens, Koalas, Bulldogs, Bears, Penguins, Pigs, & More - Softcover

Judy Peterson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565233913 ISBN 13: 9781565233911

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw - Second Edition is a newly expanded version of the wildly popular pattern book that scroll saw artists have come to love! With over 50 patterns for upright standing and interlocking puzzles, woodworkers will have plenty of charming puzzles to sell at craft shows or to give to loved ones as special gifts. And with a handy getting started section that includes information to ensure success, new scrollers will learn how to choose wood, blades, to transfer patterns and more. Experienced scrollers will find useful information to customise patterns and to create their own patterns from personal photographs. New realistic patterns include a playful scene of 4 cats, a smart beagle, a lovely cairn terrier, a soulful American cocker spaniel, a fun rough collie, an alligator, adorable panda bear, Frisian pony, caribou, sly red fox, bison and others - each with full colour photographs of the finished puzzles.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Woodworking/Crafts $17.95 US Create Fascinating Puzzles of Your Furry and Feathered Friends From kittens to koalas, bulldogs to bears, penguins to pigs, scroll saw puzzle artists Judy and Dave Peterson's latest book, Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, is for any wood crafter looking for the very best puzzle patterns. The Petersons' unique form of interlocking, upright puzzles is perfect for this menagerie of creatures both great and small. Inside you'll find: [bulleted list] Newly expanded to include 20 fresh, new animal puzzles! Tips and techniques for successfully selecting wood, using the proper tools, and mastering the critical steps of sanding and finishing. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for cutting Mama Rabbit with Babies puzzle. Expert guidance on adapting a pattern and designing your own puzzle from a photograph. Advice on designing facial expressions to give personality to your puzzles. 50 well-designed, ready-to-cut puzzle patterns depicting pets, zoo animals, farm animals, and American wildlife. A Noah's Ark landscape puzzle that can be easily displayed using a backer board and stands.

About the Author:

A former school teacher and librarian, Judy Peterson found her niche in life as a woodworker. She bought her first saw in 1990 and within the first six months was cutting and creating her own designs. She does business as Fan Tanimals, selling wood-crafted puzzles at art and craft shows. A winner of many prizes, Judy also teaches scroll sawing in Wisconsin.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1565233913
• ISBN 13: 9781565233911
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 128