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This is Jim Blume's "Americana 3" pattern. It is 1/4 inch Maple ply with 1/4 inch pine backing. It was cut using Pegas 2/0 spiral blades. The front is stained with Minwax Natural and then coated with several layers of clear gloss spray with light sanding between each coat. The backer was simply painted a flat black. The frame is a pine 1 X board cut down and stained with Minwax Red Oak. I've had this finished for a couple weeks but finally finished the frame today. I plan to cut several more from Jim's Americana series and make a set. This was a lot of fun and I'm look forward to start on the others.

If the compass on your GPS isn't working properly, it may be because I swiped the North Pole and stuck it in my front yard for Christmas.

Every december, it is good time to make new designs. and display new tree ,boot and Snatas for happy holidays of Christmas 2022 is the year of the tiger in Korea, I made 2022 tiger symbol of happy new year. "Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year" https://www.etsy.com/shop/Namunolie

This is a Steve Good pattern. Made four sets. Three sets sold for $250 each. The fourth was gifted to my Mother- in law. All figures made from solid hardwoods including Aspen, Yellowheart, Purpleheart, Sapele Red Oak Walnut and Mahogany. The stable is laminated pine with an antique solution. The base is 3/8 Baltic Birch.

Hello friends, I made this little ornament for the house. Merry Christmas to all. Greetings and a big hug from Puebla, Mexico

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Needed some more ornaments for the tree this year plus I thought I'd give some as presents instead of shopping. Made one for the ornament exchange at work and a couple to just give away to friends. Shot them with some white paint and then glitter paint.

I recently heard about something called watercolor crayons, and looked at a video talking about them. All the videos showed them being used on paper. I decided to give them a try on a wood project. I cut this out, and used 100% watercolor crayons on it Now I need you to tell me if you like the effect or not. Also, if you like the piece....lol

Working on this for the grand daughters to enjoy still got a few more things to add but loving scrolling out the case and windows. Roly

Pics of my model of the 1930 Duesenberg that I built from plans by Forest Street Designs.

Hello , My latest work can do better probably

Will this work? Some of the detail may be too small, but you could leave out some of it.

Not wax. You color them on, and then go over the area with a wet paint brush and it releases the paint. So it's basically just waterpaint......... but you have more control and can blend colors together easier.

Finished a couple of new patterns for the Christmas season, "The Birth of Christ" 385 cuts, and "Blessed Mother and Child" 170 cuts. My boss lady and I finished cutting them today. I will post the patterns in the new patterns section if anyone is interested.

I do use watercolor pencils a great deal. I seldom color the entire image though, but rather blend a little color here and there to give the idea. Lots of folks are equally good at doing their scroll saw projects, and something as simple as a little color can set you apart from the rest. There are many videos on U-Tube which show blending techniques and so on, but I basically played around on a few small items to come up with what worked for me.I start out really lightly and then add more over top if I want it darker. I use a soft artists brush with a slight amount of water to blend the colors, and also bought extra white pencils to use as a blending tool as well. You can always sand it off it you don't like the results. The pencils can be used on wet or dry materials, though I prefer starting on a dry surface with light pencil marks and blending it in toward the center. You can blend 2 or more colors and if you remember "where the shadows are and work dark to light, you can further enhance your projects. Once completed, I do seal the entire project to set the colors, with any clear matt finish spray or water-based matt or satin varnish. I have had folks tell me that over many years, the colors have not faded, so I must be doing something right. Here are a few examples of what I do. I am sure with a little practice you can do as well but probably better, Good luck and enjoy.

That will be perfect Dan, Thank you!!

Edit out the hat and move the boot over and make bigger to fill circle. OR google cowboy boot clipart and start fresh. I'm sure your software will make the circle around the boot.

Ended up sanding before cutting and addimg a backer when cutting. Ended up looking good. Thanks all for suggestions.

Finished this one for a good friend for a Christmas gift, his son started his own Law business earlier this year, it will hang in his office, it’s 24x24….comments always welcomed......I kinda lost my mojo for the shop lately, been working a crap ton of hrs of rotating 12's......happy holidays everyone

Hi from Barbara As growing up I was always in trouble for been to slow. Now I have a hobby were the slower I go the easer the work is. My first job with hard rose white teak wood is putting my skills to task enjoying it so much. Just so different a experience to ply wood but just fun as well. My motor I am worried it will blow so I am taking it slow but loving every moment. Thanks to all who helped with tips and reminders as ply is different skill level.

Good morning all. As I mentioned in my introduction a couple of weeks ago when I joined up, I have been purchasing a bunch of scroll saws for a boys club at my church to teach the boys some wood working and so they can make some ornaments. I told them that we would be doing this back in October, and there has been a lot of excitement and anticipation ever since. I also got a couple of gents from the church, who are also woodworkers, to help out on the nights we are going to use them as I wanted one adult per saw. On Wednesday, December 1st, we had our first workshop. As I was bringing the saws in from my truck, the boys excitement and anticipation turned into nervousness and hesitation. One little guy of 6-years-old looked down at the floor with a disappointed look in his face and asked me how old someone would have to be to use one of those saws. I told him I've seen boys as young as 4-years-old use them, so he is more than old enough to operate one. Well, after the guys were setting up the saws, and the boys and I were doing our pledges and oaths, I walked them into the room that we converted into a scroll saw workshop. I gave the boys my safety speech, handed out the safety glasses, and proceeded to explain all the things that would warrant us shutting off the saws and asking them to sit down away from the saw (screwing around, not watching where they are cutting, etc.). Once I was done with that, I demonstrated how to use a scroll saw with a practice template. Straight line, zig-zag and wavy line. After they boys felt that they got the concept, I had each boy grab an adult and a saw, and I passed out the practice boards and asked them to do the same thing I did. I'm telling you, if I didn't have 6-saws running at one time, you could have heard a pin drop. The boys were 100% focused on the saws. I saw the nervousness and hesitation slowly melt away and replaced with sheer enjoyment and amazement at their new found ability. After they started getting comfortable with the saws, I had them pick out the ornaments they wanted to make. I had prepared the pieces ahead of time with painters tape, then gluing the ornament templates to the tape, and pre-drilling any holes that they may have needed. The boys started cutting them out, and one by one, as they finished, the look of pride when they showed me what they did was so rewarding that it was worth spending well over my budget (I had $300 of my own cash set aside, and spent over $400). They peeled the tape off of their now scrolled out ornament and painted them up. They wanted to go back and make another one, but we had run out of time. We are going to do this again on December 15th, so I assured them that they would probably have enough time to make two more ornaments, so they were very happy with that. And, remember the 6-year-old I told you about? Well, I have to say, that little guy totally MASTERED the scroll saw. He chose a rather difficult Christmas Tree with multiple branches. This little guy stayed on the line the ENTIRE TIME! He had never even seen a scroll saw before Wednesday, let alone used one, and he had that little Wen scroll saw 100% under his control. He never broke a blade, or anything like that. For him, going from thinking he wasn't going to use a scroll saw to cranking out the best ornament of the evening was so rewarding for the both of us. I am very proud of all those boys, ranging from 5-years-old to 11-years-old. I still have a smile on my face from that night, and I am looking forward to the 15th as much as they are. Anyhow, I just wanted to share this with the community. Dan

I cut two of these for son in laws. they both enjoy their beer and it is difficult to not see an open one in their hand at any time. Luckily they don't ever get obnoxious or irritating in any way when they are drinking but when I saw this Steve Good pattern, I just knew I had to cut one for each of them. The other one I cut with an orange background, just so they would not be exactly the same. I cut both of them from BB Ply was surprised that they did not take more time to cut as the font of the letters is fairly delicate but I was happy with the way they turned out, and I hope they like them as much as I enjoyed making them. Dick heppnerguy

Being in Texas, boots are pretty much the same for girls and boys, other than girls are fancy, RJ

I like it. Very effective. I think @Jim Blume used water crayons once, he may be able to help you a bit more. Great segmentation too. Marg

Guess I should have been more specific... I wasn't asking for advice on how to make the design, I have those ideas in my head.. I'm not proficient at the design software yet so I don't have time to set for 45 - 1hr. designing a pattern.. I was asking if anyone knows of one for sale or otherwise that is already made.. When I said I could easily remove the hat.. I meant as in not working with a pattern at all.. just take my existing ornament I have in stock and sawing the hat off / out..

I really like the effect. Really nice cutting, also. Tom

Santa is nice and bright, but he looks awful skinny. Like the sign, though. Tom

Well honestly I probably should have left off the cowgirl in my post as she said cowboy boot.. I think they are pretty much the same style between the two.. other than the girls boot sometimes are pink or other colors.. but I may be wrong.

How does Santa get into your house to leave gifts if you don't have a chimney? You leave him a magic key of course! It's a simple project, but I smile when I think of it becoming a family's Christmas eve tradition, putting the key out for Santa. It's a Steve Good pattern that I cut from recycled cedar trim from our house. Thanks for lookin'!

And that's a wrap... the season/year is over. Finished on a high note with 3 fabulous holiday markets in a row without any being rained out which is unusual. Today was amazing 70 degrees and sunny. Anyway, for those interested... This was my best year since beginning 5 years ago, even with 3 of my major events cancelled due to Covid. Sold a total of 772 pieces (443 puzzles and 359 key/leash racks). This year was only slightly better than my previous best year (2018) and that year I sold 1,112 puzzles and wasn't doing the racks back then. So I like the fact that I sold 350 fewer pieces but made as much in revenue due to the higher selling price of the racks. $33.86 avg price this year compared to $23.22 avg price in 2018. This year was 24 events (16 of which were my local weekly market) with the lowest event of the year being $355 and the highest being $4,120. Pics from today's final event.

Great thing to do - thank you! When I was subbing at the elementary school I worked with a number of "difficult" kids. I had a room where I brought several guitars and amps. When kids were good I would allow them to play the guitars and show them some basic chords. The look of achievement on their faces was well worth the effort. There were several little guys that really took to it. At the end of the year, after contacting their parents, I let them pick out a guitar and amp to keep - they were so happy! The next fall I ran into one of them and asked if he was still playing it. He told me that he was now writing his own music!! You can never tell when something you do with kids will change their (and your) life! Thanks again for taking time with the kids!

Using up more scraps, birch I'm guessing, I thought this pattern from Steve was interesting to try. Ofcourse I added a light. Thought it would add to it. I used fd spiral #1.

Jim made me this pattern off a painting

A friend of ours who knows I scroll saw asked me if I could make her a State of Delaware Christmas ornament and wanted 12 of them. Thanks to Inkscape and tips I found on the forum on how to use it, I was able to manufacture a pattern and cut out a dozen of them using 1/8" BB plywood. Finished them with Watco natural. I can see why some like making patterns as much as cutting them out.

I had a request for a cowboy boot ornament pattern. I have the one shown from Sue Mey but they don't like the hat in it. I could easily remove the hat but then I think it'd look pretty goofy with the one booth way off to the side with nothing on the other side, LOL Thanks for any leads on a pattern.

Transformers Robots in disguise. Oh I remember that song, My girls used to love that toon. So while looking around I came across these familiar faces. I just had to give em a try. The Mystery Machine with on the right I like that on better. And the General Lee Transformers Flag is on his back I guess.

I just noticed this thread and posted some comments and a few pictures to hopefully help folks out a little. If anyone needs anything further, I'd be happy to help if I can.

If you want the svg or a pdf just let me know.

Great project, Roly. The painting of your pieces are great. Almost looks like they are plastic they are so smooth.

I like the piece, very nice. As for your choice to use the water color crayons, I do indeed like the effect. But more important question is: Are you are pleased with the results?

Awesome job, I like building wood models of cars and trucks but it takes me forever to finish one. I sand and finish each part with shellac. I use several coats sanding between each coat and then finally put everything together.

that's a wonderful thing your doing with the children.

That is amazing. I even love the gas pump. Marg

They are great

Nice job. Only those of us who have worked rotating shifts realize what havoc it raises on a person's life!

My latest project - a helicopter made out of basswood. Used a mahogany stain on the propellors and Watson's Golden Oak on the body. Applied a satin gloss finish on it when done. Who knew I had all these toys justing waiting in my basement woodpile!

I submitted a photo of my finished model like they requested and was really surprised after a few weeks when I received a copy of their catalogue and noticed my model on the back cover. I added a few details to the model like doors that open and a different hub center on the wheels. beaver

Just finished this board for a very good friend as a Christmas gift. Wood used Cherry, Maple and Walnut also epoxy in the middle.

There are some days I curse Harvey Byler under my breath while I'm cutting... Those days happen to be when I have to cut Shih-Tzu's... LOL His attention to detail is amazing... and infuriating at times. I just cut this one, still need to spray coat it and add hooks. This one will absolutely test your skills.

Hello everyone, Isn't our tradition in France but, I wish you a happy Thanksgiving! Eric

Made all kinds of cats through the years. Here are a few samples