A Step-by-step Guide to Making 3-Dimensional Wooden Portraits

The names Judy Gale Roberts and Jerry Booher are synonymous with intarsia. In their latest book, the noted authors
bring you 14 exciting portraits of some of the most popular examples North American wildlife.

Regardless of your skill level, you’ll learn the secrets of creating these fascinating wooden inlay projects—plus tips on adding texture to the finished piece in order to simulate fur!

Getting started: learn the basic skills needed to create the patterns you’ll find inside, including wood choice, pattern use, backings, sanding and more.

Step-by-step demonstrations: presented in an easy-to-follow format for three projects:

• Bald Eagle
• Wild Mustang
• Bull Moose

Patterns & Instructions for Dragons, Wizards & Other Creatures of Myth

Dragons and Gargoyles. Unicorns and Mermaids. Griffins and Hydras. These mythical creatures come alive in Judy and Dave Peterson's latest book, Fantasy & Legend Scroll Saw Puzzles.

Inside you'll find:

- 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 a Welsh Dragon, the legendary symbol of Wales
- 25 well-designed, ready-to-cut puzzle patterns depicting fabled creatures from Greek mythology, European folklore, Chinese legend, and other storied traditions
- Two Diorama patterns to captivate and challenge scroll saw enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Crafting 16 Artistic Mosaics with Your Scroll Saw

The time-honored art of mosaic is updated in this book for scroll saw enthusiasts of any skill level. With 3 complete step-by-step projects, author and scroll saw artisan Neal Moore, introduces readers to "segmented portraiture:" the craft of cutting and staining wood pieces and re-assembling them like a jigsaw puzzle. Color photos, precise patterns and clear instructions make creating realistic wildlife portraits fun and easy.

Inside you will find:
-16 precisely designed and color-coded patterns each with a project overview, number of pieces and cutting sequence
-Tips for creating patterns from your own photos
-How to make a customized frame for your project.

Beginners will learn how to cut their pieces like an expert, and assemble clock parts. More advanced crafter's will appreciate the section on finishing clocks and personalizing special gifts. The articles, that represent the most popular clocks, have been fully updated to reflect current clock part sizes.

Learn to Use Your Scroll Saw in 25 Skill-Building Chapters.

John Nelson has taught hundreds of students how to quickly and safely use the scroll saw to make practical and beautiful projects. Now it's your turn!

Inside this book, you'll find everything you need to know, boiled down to the best and simplest methods.

In each of the 25 chapters, you'll learn a specific skill, practice it and then use that skill to make an attractive project. As you progress, each chapter builds upon the previous skills you've learned. By the time you've completed the book, you'll be ready to tackle any scroll saw project with experience and confidence.

Learn How to Make Stunning and Treasured Gifts on Your Scroll Saw!
From noted designer Diana Thompson comes her newest how-to book on scroll sawing—Custom Wooden Boxes for the Scroll Saw.

You'll learn the basics to making beautiful wooden keepsake boxes—including tips on tools, wood choices and finishing
techniques. Easy-to-follow line drawings and color photographs will give you clear, step-by-step guides to four different designs:

• Jewelry Box • Tiny Boxes
• Swan Music Box • Custom Lids

This is followed by page after page of intriguing and beautiful patterns—including color photos each completed box. Inside you'll find more than 20 patterns for designs such as:

• Pencil Box
• Potpourri Box
• Dolphin Box
• Butterfly Box
• Tree of Life Box
• Double Heart Box
• Classic Round Box
• Whimsical Heart Box
• Holy Bible Box
• And much more!