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6 hours ago, jerry walters said:

Dick, this is beautiful. I would really like to know how you do it. Perhaps a short video or perhaps any books or web site that might show this technique. Beautifully done, 

Jerry

Thank you very much, Jerry.  If you would like to see more pieces, check out my posts on this forum or look at the Member Gallery where more projects are posted,  To see the largest collection of carved fretwork projects', go to pinterest.com/dickmiraglia, and click on Wildlife Interpretations in Wood.  I have published articles in Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts, Creative Woodworks & Crafts, and Carving Magazine.  Most of the articles are detailed instructions with loads of pictures and show how to do the power carving with a Dremel or Foredom rotary carver and which bits and burrs to use after the pattern is cut with the scroll saw,.  Unfortunately, the publishing company of  Creative Woodworks and Crafts has ceased publishing all of its magazines and the old copies can be hard to find,  Sometimes, Google search or Etsy can help locate these older copies.  The below listings might help:

Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts  Fall 2008, issue 32   Tiger

Creative Woodworks & Crafts  April 2010, issue 147,  How to Choose the Right Scroll Pattern for Carving

CW&C, March 2011 issue 155,   Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot

CW&C, MAY 2011,ISSUE 156, Pride of Africa, Lion Head           CW&C, March 2013, issue 171   African Giraffe

CW&C, Feb 2012 issue 162  Gold Canyon Bobcat            CW&C, June 173, issue 173, Claudia's Grand Canyon Elk

CW&C, Dec 2012, issue 169,  Great Horned Owl                                                                                             

Hope this helps locate some of these detailed instructions for you.   Dick Mira

 

 

 

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On 7/25/2023 at 12:24 PM, DickMira said:

Thank you very much, Jerry.  If you would like to see more pieces, check out my posts on this forum or look at the Member Gallery where more projects are posted,  To see the largest collection of carved fretwork projects', go to pinterest.com/dickmiraglia, and click on Wildlife Interpretations in Wood.  I have published articles in Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts, Creative Woodworks & Crafts, and Carving Magazine.  Most of the articles are detailed instructions with loads of pictures and show how to do the power carving with a Dremel or Foredom rotary carver and which bits and burrs to use after the pattern is cut with the scroll saw,.  Unfortunately, the publishing company of  Creative Woodworks and Crafts has ceased publishing all of its magazines and the old copies can be hard to find,  Sometimes, Google search or Etsy can help locate these older copies.  The below listings might help:

Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts  Fall 2008, issue 32   Tiger

Creative Woodworks & Crafts  April 2010, issue 147,  How to Choose the Right Scroll Pattern for Carving

CW&C, March 2011 issue 155,   Blue Fronted Amazon Parrot

CW&C, MAY 2011,ISSUE 156, Pride of Africa, Lion Head           CW&C, March 2013, issue 171   African Giraffe

CW&C, Feb 2012 issue 162  Gold Canyon Bobcat            CW&C, June 173, issue 173, Claudia's Grand Canyon Elk

CW&C, Dec 2012, issue 169,  Great Horned Owl                                                                                             

Hope this helps locate some of these detailed instructions for you.   Dick Mira

 

 

 

Dick, was able to find the issue of scrollsaw woodworking describing your technique. Ordered it today.

Thanks Dick, Jerry

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I'm very glad to hear that, Jerry.  This is a great project to start with because it is not too complicated.  Other beginning students of carved fretwork projects have completed nice "tigers" with these instructions. 

Often, I have suggested to my students to start by using one of their LEAST FAVORITE scroll saw pieces that are finished  and are at least 1/2" thick. Start your carving on this   If it doesn't work out, not too much is lost but a lot of learning is gained!    Have fun.  Dick

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On 7/28/2023 at 5:03 PM, meflick said:

Beautiful piece Dick. One day, when I get some time again to do some hobby work, I hope to give something like this a try. I appreciate all the info you have shared here and elsewhere on your technique.

Thank you, Melissa  You have varied your scrollwork with carving.  You need to do more and the time is now!  Dick

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7 hours ago, DickMira said:

Thank you, Melissa  You have varied your scrollwork with carving.  You need to do more and the time is now!  Dick

Thank you. Unfortunately, life has presently gotten in the way of my crafting hobbies. Hopefully I can get back to the saw and carving soon. 🙏🏻🙂🤔

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On 7/24/2023 at 1:56 PM, DickMira said:

Cut with spiral blades from a beautiful piece of  mahogany that is 12" x 10 1/2" x 1 1/2" thick.   Dick

 

 

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Boy I wished I,d have seen this before I started a linked double heart in the Cross beams of a 1.5  " thick aromatic red cedar 16" tall. And down below it is a single heart , stand alone all one piece project asked for 2 years ago. So I'm coming out of my demise some.i haven,t figured out how to link photos from my old phone to the new yet.

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