"Marvelous patterns can easily be adapted...30 distinctive projects are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced. There are patterns for a flying eagle, black bear, detailed lion, Native Americans, and even 'The Duke' him-self (John Wayne), to mention only a few. A gallery of other outstanding pieces, all in color, is featured...to further inspire you."

Try your hand at contemporary fretwork scroll saw projects! Featuring how-to tips, three complete step-by-step tutorials, and 27 scroll saw patterns, this exciting project guide offers a modern twist to a traditional artform. Learn everything you need to know to accomplish intricate trivets, coasters, and wall plaques filled with peace signs, butterflies, flowers, mandalas, and other fresh designs. Also included is insightful information on wood, blades, blank preparation, a gallery of completed designs, and more!

"How to turn photographs into wooden keepsakes"--Cover.

A detail book for some one who would like to take up a hobby in metal scroll sawing.

"Terrific, everything a book should be."--"Fine Woodworking." "To know more about scroll saws...this book is the one."--"The Mallet." "Excellent. Expands and improves [on] his 1986 classic. Belongs in all public libraries."--"Library Journal. ""Everything you would possibly want to know about the history, operation and cutting techniques."--"Woodshop News."

Stunning fretwork designs that used to take untold hours can be made quickly and easily. More than 200 fabulous full-size patterns with easy-to-follow instructions enable any scroll saw owner to master the art in a weekend. "This is perhaps the most complete pattern book of this nature in existence."--"The Mallet."

Have you scouted for that book that contains all the juicy bits of information on the scroll saws but found none? Or maybe you found some but weren't thrilled enough to start something? Do you want a step by step scroll saw guide to begin your first project and help give life to your creative imagination? Then here is the book for you, dear scroll artist or scroll artist-to-be… This book, The Big Book of Scroll Saw for Beginners, has virtually everything needed to jumpstart your frst scrollsaw project, including the tips, guidelines, and instructions you will need to make you feel like you are in a classroom where the art is taught. Or perhaps, this is your first time hearing of the scroll saw, and you're thinking, 'Oh no, I'm not going to be fooled by these things! Scroll artists are just carpenters searching for nicer titles!' Relax and get to know what this art entails first! Trust me; you'll love it. What is Scroll saw? Scroll saws are usually fixed to a place and driven by a motor that powers the blades to their beautiful designs. You wouldn't believe it, but scroll saws have been used right since the ages of our forefathers. The only issue was that the art was called a different name—Fretwork. However, the devices got better and more efficient over the years, causing many people to take this art as a hobby and even as a job. The device is cheap, and as long as you can exercise a lot of patience while reading through the guidelines in this book, you will be good to go. Now, have you seen some woodwork projects and gotten awed by them? Do you see yourself doing something very similar to those things? Yes? Then this book is just what you need. Just like the name suggests, this book is very suitable for beginners, but you won't remain a beginner at the end of the book. You'll come out neatly polished and ready to make professional cuttings. Likewise, experts in scroll saw art are free to peruse this book to have their knowledge even more refined, thereby complementing what they already know about this art. At the end of this book, you will; 1. Be well informed on the historical information and the timelines from when the scroll saw existed. 2. Gain access to the tips, and tools to guide you in crafting your first scroll saw project. 3. Be aware of all the safety precautions to follow to keep yourself safe and free from potential hazards while using the scroll saw device. 4. Uncover the right materials needed to craft awesome scroll saw projects. 5. Be exposed to 20 scroll saw projects with detailed guidelines to help bring out your artistic and creative side to life. 6. Discover some of the mistakes involved with using the scroll saw with tips to avoid such mistakes. 7. Be privy to some of the most frequently asked scroll saw questions; it's like communicating with other artists within a book …And a whole lot more! What more are you waiting for? Grab a copy of this book RIGHT NOW