Overview
Renowned woodworking artisan and best-selling author Patrick Spielman presents an incredible collection of more than 235 decorative and functional patterns and more than 100 projects. Many of these projects are ideal for the beginning scroller and can be completed in an hour or less. Most do not require expert sawing skills or fancy equipment. Work with a variety of materials other than wood, including paper, plastic, and metal, and try your hand at using interesting finishes that make wood look like polished metal or an aged turquoise patina. Make key-chains, bookmarks, objects d'art, holiday ornaments, crosses, fretwork shelves, clocks, candlesticks, boxes, name signs, dimensional scenes, trivets, and more. The motifs used range from animals and people to Celtic designs to sports and holiday themes. A review of basic techniques and illustrated instructions help you complete these fun and easy projects!Synopsis
“Contains 235 scroll-saw patterns for more than 100 projects, includes holiday ornaments, shelves, clocks and logscapes. Many are ideal for the beginner and can be completed in an hour or less.”—Woodshop News. “Arguably the best-known and most prolific woodworking author, Spielman has created another winner that is sure to please woodworkers of all skill levels. Essential for public libraries.”—Library Journal.
Library Journal
Arguably the best-known and most prolific woodworking author, Spielman has created another winner that is sure to please woodworkers of all skill levels. One would expect that after writing literally dozens of titles on scroll sawing, Spielman would have run out of ideas, but that clearly isn't the case. While most of the projects here call for wood, several use alternatives such as acrylic, Corian, copper, or silver. Many projects are enhanced with finishes that simulate stone or metal. More than 100 projects are arranged into broad categories, including holiday ornaments, cutouts and silhouettes, clocks, candlesticks, and logscapes (a log with a built-up landscape or scene inside). Spielman's detailed instructions and clear illustrations and patterns will ensure success. Essential for public libraries. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.