Making Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles: Creating Heirlooms from Photos & Other Favorite Images - Softcover

Ross, Charlie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565234804 ISBN 13: 9781565234802

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

This title shows readers how to add their own creative touch to this popular scroll saw woodworking project. It allows readers to move at their own pace with each of the three puzzle making methods set out in the book. Puzzle maker Charlie Ross personalises puzzle making by sharing with the reader different methods to add their own creative touch to this popular scroll saw woodworking project. From learning to convert a favourite digital photo, art print or other image onto a wooden jigsaw puzzle, to mastering his three puzzle making methods of strip cutting, stair step cutting and free form cutting, readers can move at their own pace in practicing each technique. Ross also includes designs for brain busting puzzles with imbedded hidden objects, no corners and other clever techniques. This title is suitable for both beginner and experienced scroll woodworkers.

About this title

About the Author

Charlie Ross is a second-generation puzzle maker who is currently retired from a career in Occupational Safety-a subject which is the author of one book and many articles which have been published in professional journals.

From the Back Cover

As woodworking projects go, there's nothing more fun than a puzzle. Now, with the help of Making Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles and the creative mind of puzzle maker Charlie Ross, you can have fun creating special jigsaw puzzles using your favorite photos. From learning to convert a favorite digital photo, art print or other image onto a wooden jigsaw puzzle, to mastering his three puzzle-making methods of strip cutting, stair-step cutting, and free form cutting, you can move at your own pace in practicing each technique. Ross also includes ingenious designs for brain-busting puzzles with imbedded hidden objects, no corners, and other clever techniques. Making a personalized puzzle for your next project will keep your family and friends entertained for hours, while at the same time create an heirloom for generations to come.

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1565234804
• ISBN 13: 9781565234802
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104