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I am slower than molasses in January but I finally got it done. My photography skills aren't very good so I apologize for the glare. So I scrolled sawed my epoxy resin painting.... Here are my steps: I painted a galaxy pic on plywood, added a layer of epoxy resin (made a dam around the wood with tape), painted more stars for depth, another layer of epoxy, airbrushed and added the moon, and another layer of epoxy. Let that dry 2 weeks than scroll sawed my Daughter and her husband's wedding pic (silhouette) into the resin/picture (that was scary). Glued a backing of 1/4" BB on to it, sanded the epoxy, poured black diamond epoxy into the silhouette (unfortunatly the camera does not pick up the sparkles) let that tack up, added another clear layer of epoxy to the entire pic. Added my 3/4" 'tree frame' which are missing a few leaves here and there . I did carve some of the tree frame for fun after I scrollsaw cut it. Added one more layer of epoxy and done! I do want to thank all the folks who have helped me and encouraged me along the way. I did use @Dave Monk technique on "lifting the trees" out of the wood. I also looked at a lot of all of your great works (gallery and bragging rights) to get some of my ideas...Thank you!

The original “Stencil Art” I used for these pieces is by Lee Czembowski, aka BoyKidWonder (BKW). The characters, in BKW’s art, were inspired by characters in comics and the like, and created with slightly naughty interpretations. You may recognize many of the characters. Since they are already stencils, I had to do very little work to adapt them as patterns for the Scroll Saw other than adjusting pattern size. I decided to break away from my usual large panel presentations and do this series of B&W cuttings in small 5/32” x 6 1/4” x 8 1/4” solid core Maple panels affixed onto painted oversized ¼”x 8” x10” BB ply backers. Of course, I could not stop myself from adding a little color by painting the oversized backer frame area pink. After assembly, all panels were protected with Clear Gloss Acrylic. The small pattern size and the intricate details required me to exclusively use Pegas #2/0 spiral blades as many cutouts were not much wider than the blades themselves. I also had to be extra careful not to cut though between adjacent areas as many were very close together. My success rate was maybe 98%. And, yes, in a few places CA glue came to the rescue. I also parted from making custom frames for these pieces. I found very inexpensive – less than $3 each - 8” x 10” frames on Amazon, which I decided to use. The painted black rails of the frames are about 1/2” wide and were supplied with the usual glass (plastic), matt board and backer for hanging or tabletop standing, all of which I discarded. I only had to add a small sawtooth hanger to each frame and the pieces were complete. Comments and critiques always welcome.

Small puzzle 11 1/2 x 11 1/2 161 pieces and 5 figurals

Thanks Kevin. I just found a new supplier. Didn't know Seiko made clock inserts. Our wives do so much to help us. My wife has been gone 6 years and I am still finding things that she organized for me. Some things I will never find because she didn't think I needed them, I'm sure you can guess where she filed them. I loved her so much and I really miss her. It was 60 years ago today that we were married, the happiest day in my life. Jerry

Hi everyone. Just finished this Victorian clock. I want to thank Ron Johnson for getting me this pattern and giving me some tips on how to do it. I made two of them. One is Oak and one is Mahogany. I'm giving this one which is Oak to my granddaughter. whose birthday is June first. She'll be 31. It's a surprise. I think she'll like it. They measure 16 tall and 8 inch wide. The other one has a red dress.

Hi. I have followed this forum for a while now and picked up many good ideas and tips from the members here. I finally decided to join the group. After retiring from farming in 2013 I built myself a woodworking shop where I could keep busy. I do different types of projects from furniture for the wife and daughters to bandsaw boxes and picture frames for my wife's art. But over the last year I have found myself gravitating to the scroll saw more and more. It is very relaxing and enjoyable. I am far from a master at it but find I improve and learn with each project. I look forward to learning from other members. Thanks for accepting me on this site. Lester

Awww but you can do faces, especially those cowboys that I could never do! I will stick to my silhouettes ...they are scary enough for me to do...

You should have looked sooner, I think one got removed... Not sure why, they want to have worse stuff in grade school libraries now. but it is some very nice scrolling and that is all I care about, care about...care about. I have looked at the pictures five time now and see no flaws..

Kevin buys in bulk to resale them. His prices are cheaper than other places I looked, and he service it first class. And I am saying all this nice stuff so when he gets rich he may remember me. No really, he is great to do business with and the prices are right!

Thank you to every one! @Scrappile, @Charlie E, @jerry walters I thought I would show you who it will be going to...

Nicely done Frank. A little naughty, but classic. Looks like something that could be painted on a bomber during WWII. Jerry

Coffee or tea cup coaster for workshop. Or sometimes can be used as a beer coaster, not very often. Made with fretsaw, Antilope #2 blades. An attempt to use celtic cross design.

Finally got these done. Stack cut, 3 layers, 5/16" thick each. #1 Polar blades throughout, 1 layer (top) oak 2 lower layers walnut, one dip of BLO working on the shellac coat to shine them up. 16 hrs total cutting (5 hrs and 20 minutes each basket). Cutting time for a single basket, including double stacking the sides, ends and lids, was 7 hrs. The size is 4 1/2" wide, 8" tall, 9 1/2" long, a total of 331 holes. The pattern is from the book "Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns" by Patrick Spielman & James Reidle. I'm lazy and hate messing up the finish because of glue, so these are all pinned joints. There is no glue used in these. pins are toothpicks 5/64 hole.

My latest project is ready for the Lacquer. It’s a Wedding Gift for my Grandson and his Fiancé. They are going to be married in September, so I am ahead of schedule! It’s made out of Walnut, Maple and White Oak and it’s a Steve Good design. It's also 2 sided so that they can use it as a Table Centerpiece. Dick

Hello all, The pattern for these Chinese symbols is from Steve Good's Scrollsaw Workshop, they are actually for making pendants but I thought I'd try something different. The main part is a block of offcut Cherry and I have absolutely no idea what the base is made from, again it's from the scrap bin. The 2 symbols mean love and family. Pegas reverse skip tooth no.3. Regards Alan.

Beautiful pieces, but I do have a question which is which. wondering which one you consider starry and which is stormy? Maybe we should take a poll. I haven’t decided yet.

That's top notch, Marie. You possess a true artist's eye. Combined with your obvious scrolling skill makes that scene a real beauty. Congratulations on a great piece.

Watched that video. Think I'll stick with Trewax.

I like this one too! Very pretty....Thanks for sharing

Mark, thank you for your kind words. I have seen your amazing work... so coming from you, that is a great compliment. Thanks again!

Travis removed two pics that he considered nudes which I guess is not permitted in this forum. Yes there was the female upper naked frontal view, but I personally did not consider them to be anything but art, not unlike all the others. It is his site. his guide lines and his control, so I realy can not complain. This site is a great place to show off our work and happy to be part of the village.

I ordered a split order, half of them with each of the clock faces below. The first picture they told me is the more popular one they make.

What an stunning heirloom piece that you have created. Thanks for outlining your steps. The details in the foreground is so clear. Just WOW overall.

Just took a quick look at most of my clocks - they are all Arabic. I don't mind Roman numerals but then prefer it to only be on the 1/4's It can get crowded looking.

very nice work

A masterpiece !!

Absolutely stunning.

Really pretty. Well done.

"Johnson’s Paste Wax was discontinued at the end of 2021 due to its suspected carcinogenic properties." I suspect this is the Stoddard solvent used in making the wax. You can make paste wax.

Stunning!!! That goes well beyond just scrolling.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife, I know you say she has been gone for 6 years but I'm not sure it gets any easier.. Happy anniversary to you and happy heavenly anniversary to her. We've been married 30 years this Sept. 11th. I'd do it all over again and if I could change anything it'd be finding and marrying her sooner,

I have 4 new great grands that are all turning 3 years old within 3 months of each other. the one I made these dinosaurs for are big into Spiderman and dinos. I found this pattern on Steve Good's sight and thought that he would enjoy this one for his room. I know he is only going to be three but I also know how much he enjoyed the Spiderman I cut for him on Christmas. So I am quite sure he will enjoy this one also. I hope to find time to make him some kind of toy to play with also. Dick heppnerguy

That is an amazing piece Marie! And to think, we new you when!

Nor does mine!

Marie, you are branching into new territories. Way to go girl. You did a marvelous job. You have a lot more courage than I do. Never had a desire to do a portrait, maybe one day. Anyway, great job. Jerry

Nice, RJ

Beautiful piece, you should be proud of the work you have done, RJ

That is extremely beautiful!

Holy cow Marie! That's phenomenal! What an heirloom. Like Paul said, that reminds me of Fiona's work.

I absolutely Love it!

Thanks for this Gonzo, I have the same problem getting a clock to run but will go back occasionally and try again> Someday .....?

Absolutely beautiful

Look up mold release wax. These are used in many industries and mold release waxes have no or very low silicone content. They are not cheap.

I seldom use paste wax on my machines , Occasionally I wipe on a liquid product "Top Coat" that I bought from Lee Valley many years ago

Thank you for all the kind welcomes and comments. Yes I find scrolling quite addictive. I just need to find more time in my shop. I am sure I will learn many things from everyone here and hope I can find ways to contribute as well. Thanks

Dick, I too have a great grandson that will be 3 in Oct and he is into dinos also! I have cut one of the T Rex pattern and sent it to him and will cut the other one and anymore I run across! By the way you did a great job on these 2 and I am sure the great grandson that likes dinos will like these also! Good job! Erv

very nice

Here are a few samples to add to the collection