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This is my attempt at Frank’s Kokopelli Band. Still in my early stages of scrolling and this is the most challenging project I have tried. Made out of 1 inch recycled Rimu that a scavenged from a demolition site. The wood is very dry and quite brittle in the thinner places but oh well it is all part of the fun. So here it is with a big thank you to Frank.

That is awesome to me. You did an awesome job! I am a huge Kokopelli fan. So much so when I was making cigar box guitars/ukuleles I make a my own design Kokopelli playing a Uke, sound hole piece.

I was asked by a client, who had recently purchased two other pieces from me, to make a Breeching Whale cutting to give to her daughter for Christmas who is a ‘Save-The-Whales’ advocate. I found the popular Humpback Whale Image, converted it into an 11” x 17” scroll saw pattern and sent it to the client for approval. Her reply was that what she wanted was an image of a Whale Tail and, in her reply, sent me a photo image of what she was looking for. Although the photo was not appropriate to make a Scroll Saw Pattern from, I was able to find a similar image which I, once again, converted into an 11” x 14” scroll saw pattern and sent it to her for approval. In the text to her (with tongue-in-cheek and an emoji) I said, “If you like I could make the pair!”. Her reply was, “I like that idea” and proceeded to drop off the deposit I require before starting the cuttings. Both cuttings were made in 5/32” thick solid core Maple Ply panels and affixed to a 1/4" thick BB Ply backers. Color was added to both the Backers and the Cut Panels with an Air Bruch using Artist Acrylic Air Brush Paints. The assembled panels were finished with multiple coats of Deft Clear Gloss Lacquer. I made my usual 1 3/4” rail frames out of Poplar and applied a High Gloss Black Lacquer finish. Comments and critiques always welcome. Edit: Patterns posted in Pattern Exchange.

Steve Good pattern. Nice way to use up some scrap wood.

Here’s a Turkey puzzle made from 1” Cherry. Cut with a FD #3 UR blade. Soaked in a 50/50 mixture of boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits, then top coated with semi gloss lacquer.

Another Steve Good design finished over the weekend and I spent way too much time and trouble... I hate to scroll ovals, especially two with one being slightly larger for the backer. Nothing seemed to go right. Drilled the entry holes a tad too little in the tight spots and bent new blades trying to bottom feed. I ran an old blade in first to make the holes a bit larger and it helped "some" of the time. Got so pissed I loosened the clamps and tried to snatch the bent blade out but, forgot to loosen the bottom one and sliced my thumb. Good thing the blades have small teeth. It kept going downhill when the flat black paint on the wood backer showed fish eyes and had to repaint even though the wood was prepped properly. I also wanted to line the backer up to have an even reveal all around and didn't want to chance it with glue and have it set up before I got it centered. So, I ended up using double stick tape which let me move it around before I put the pressure on it. Whew, didn't mean to write a book but sometimes something that I thought would be easy to do ends up kicking my butt!!!

You did a fabulous job Jimmy using your creativity. Looks like the real thing.

Paul, that is a great idea. Just added it to the Home page so when you go to the site, it is on the bottom right column.

My only Thanksgiving project.

Denny can you put an announce on your web site, artcraftersonline? I don't do Facebook, but no matter, I use your blades and will order whether I have a coupon or not.

Hi All. For the last several years, I've been creating custom ornament business kits. The kit seems to be very popular because of their flexibility in creating personalized Holiday ornaments for friends, family, or to sell. So I'm super excited to announce that this year's Custom Ornament Business Kit is now available! I like to think of it as a mini scroll saw business-in-a-box. With this business kit, you can create as many custom ornament patterns as you want. You can easily personalize them with someone's name or date. You can sell your custom ornaments to your friends and family, online places like Etsy, or for craft fairs and church bizarres. You can also sell custom patterns to your fellow scrollers! Here's what is included in the kit: Inkscape Ornament Template - Inkscape SVG file that you can use to customize ornaments. (US Letter & A4 size) Step-by-Step Instructions - Easy instructions on how to use the Inkscape template, and how to export PDFs and PNGs from Inkscape. Promotional Banners - Pre-made promotional images you can post to social media that advertise your ornaments. (in both $ & £) GIMP Promotional Banner Template - GIMP source file that allows you to further customize your promotional banner. Here's an overview of how the kit works: Now 50% OFF - (For A limited Time) This year's 2023 Custom Ornament Kit is on sale for 50% off through Cyber Monday! So right now, you can pick it up for only $10, which is a screamin' deal! This is my way of saying Thank You for being a part of SSV and making it such a great place to be. I hope you find it useful. Happy Holidays, y'all!

We no longer will be sending out our newsletter. All information including the Coupon code will be on our Facebook page. If you have any questions, message me.

I think it came out great.

Thank you Travis! As always, Fantastic Work!!!

Frank, you have done an excellent job, RJ

Love this beautiful piece of live edge Cherry. Pattern is in the Library. For some reason it's blurry until you click on it.

Charlie, That is really a nice piece. I really love how simplistic it is...especially on the Cherry wood.... Very artistic.

My son asked if I could find a good pattern of Jimi Hendrix and scroll three one for himself and two to give to guitar friends. So I found this pattern by Charles Dearing. My son approved it. Stack cut 4- 1/8 thick" 16" tall x11" wide.

Paul. That is awesome! You really captured him well.

Last puzzle for the upcoming craft sale. Cut from Poplar with MG#5 blade. I have painted the hardboard backer to represent the sea. There are about 4 shades of blue that I sponged on. Didn't get a picture of the backer. I have priced it at $50 so we'll see!

Lovely work as always! The touch of blue really is a nice addition.

Thanks Ray. I followed Paul's advise and put the coupon on the Home page, so at least you will get the coupon information.

Very cool. I love the blue water splashes a drops. Looks awesome. Now an interesting question, Is the daughter also save the forest? Will she care that this is made from wood? If there a chance that your customer looks at this post just let me know I will promptly edit and remove this question. Me. just asking dumb questions again.

Very great work will be the star on her wall.

Wow---Fantastic work.

Frank, I agree completely, those are both wonderful pictures! Really a nice job.

Oh Frank, those are awesome. I think her daughter will be thrilled with them.

Denny, I have always rec'd your emails and usually try to reply in some jocular way just so you knew that I read them. I appreciate your monthly deals and have made good use of them. Thanks for all you do for our hobby. You will remain my go-to source for Pegas blades. Deal or no deal! I just appreciate the great service.

Found a maple leaf in the yard, used a glue stick to hold it down to trace outline, spray glued it to a board and scrolled it in less than 5 minutes. Since I wasn't overthinking every turn as I usually do, I was spinning and cutting like a seasoned pro. It could have been because I wasn't too concerned if it got messed up but it was good practice for making better turns with confidence.. Figured I might as well draw some veins and scroll them too... Then what the heck, throw some color on it too!

I like it, very nice job.

Very nice, well done. Marg

Excellent looking pattern. You did a great job cutting it, well done. Marg

It looks great in the photo. Don't be too hard on yourself, not every piece is perfect and if it was it would have been laser cut. Marg

I wouldn't be without this double sided tape. https://www.woodworkingshop.com/search/?search_query=double sided tape I use it to hold wood on sanding shims when sanding intarsia pieces. I also use it a lot for holding small pieces on larger pieces when I want to cut them on my band saw.

Wow, very nice!

Very nice!

very nice Barb, RJ

I forgot to mention that I was able to make this pattern from what I learned about inkscape and gimp on this site

Here is my new Christmas countdown calendar. Digits are replaceable, I made a short video preview to show how it works. Recommended size is 8,5 x 6,5 inches, pattern consists of 4 layers, stand and digits (2 layers) Pattern - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexFoxUA

Very nicely cut

I made this for my niece (she's an adult), thought I'd try glow in the dark epoxy color

Just remember 2 things. You are your worst critic and once the pattern is removed nobody knows what "shoulda been".

Took me a while, but added a backer, stained, and clear coat sprayed on (by my husband) and now in a box headed south for my Mom. I love how it turned out!

Just finished this Edmonton Oilers NHL plaque for my father. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta and came to live in the UK when he was 5 years old. He is now in his early 90s and has been a lifelong Oilers fan. The letters and border were cut out individually then painted accordingly and glued back into place, finished with a few coats of clear lacquer. I myself am a Colorado Avalanche fan ! Regards, Alan.

It looks great. Scrolling an oval is easy if you can keep the blade slightly outside the line, then use a bench belt or disk sander to finish it to the line. I think you will find the double stick tape is not permanent. I use Titebond III. Gives you plenty of time to align the panel on the backer. I just apply the glue to the back of the cut panel with a 4" foam roller making sure to get an even thin coat so there is no squeeze out. I use my homemade press to clamp the panels together.

When I was confirmed our class song was "His Eye is on the Sparrow". Within the song are the words "and I know He watches me". Jerry

Thank you Marg! I wasn't sure where it would wind up when I made it, but it's going to my sister who who is a church secretary. It's going in her office, so I added the text.

I don't do face book, RJ