Travis

Hi all. I've been posting a few articles in the Articles section and tutorials in the Project Workshop section recently. These were generously provided by SSV members. I think they're really cool. I found a pretty good process of converting these articles to SSV, so I thought I'd put a callout for anybody who wants to submit an article. I'd love to build up our Articles and Project Workshop library. The goal is to make SSV a great resource for all scrollers. Here's a quick breakdown of article types and requirements. It's actually pretty easy. I just need your expertise, and I'll make it look pretty when I post them. Articles Articles can be anything scroll saw related. We're always looking for tutorials on techniques, references. beginner articles, advanced tutorials, finishing techniques, etc. The goal is education and sharing information that is useful for new and seasoned scrollers alike. We want these to feel like a magazine article. Don't worry, you don't have to be an amazing author. Goodness knows I'm not. But we do want it to read like an article with complete sentences and thoroughly explained. Articles can be presented in step-by-step method too, if that is more appropriate. Pictures are worth 1000 words. We want to illustrate what we're talking about the best we can. So please include photos or other illustrations that reinforce what you are discussing. I can crop and color correct photos when I post the article. Most phones takes really great pictures, so don't feel like you have to have an amazing camera. Look through our Articles section for some inspiration and how we have created other articles. Project Workshop Project Workshop is reserved for specific projects, not broad subjects. For example, we're making a farm tractor toy. The idea is someone can follow the instructions step-by-step to make this project. These should be presented in step-by-step format. Each step should have a photo showing that step. Please include a pattern where possible. (Note: Pattern downloads for project workshop is limited to SSV Patrons) Include 2 or 3 photos of the final project to include for the conclusion. Look through our Project Workshop for some inspiration and how we format our tutorials. How To Deliver: Please make sure the article you submit was written by you and they're your photos. I can't post articles from other people or books, even if they're out of print. It's a copyright thing, and I don't want lawyers on my lawn. Keep in mind copyrights when putting together Project Workshop tutorials. We can't make sports teams, or other licensed/copyrighted/trademarked projects. I can convert 2 types of documents easily: Microsoft Word document. You can PM or email me a Microsoft Word document. Google Document You can send me a link to the Google document by clicking the "Share" button in the upper right corner, then enter my email address (listed below) Alternatively, you can click the "Share" button in the upper right corner. Then click "Copy Link" and send me the link via PM or email. When you create your document, please embed your images into the document so I know where your pictures should go in the article. You can also send me the text and images separately through email or PM. I'll convert your article, crop photos, and make nice banners. You will receive credit as the author. My contact info. PM: @Travis Email: travis[at]scrollsawvillage.com

We have a new article in the Project Workshop showing how to make micro-drawers. Special thanks to @prepriusfor putting together this great tutorial! Check it out if you get a chance!

Special thanks to @john nelsonfor this awesome tutorial. It is now available in the Articles section. He explains how to add color and whimsy to your scroll sawn projects using an applique method. A process that dates back to the early days of Fisher Price. Check it out when you get a moment! Thanks John!

So in my family, we have 2 dogs, and 2 cats. Our pets outnumber the people in our house. With the weather getting nicer, the dogs want to spend more outside, and our cats love watching the bird feeder outside of our window. So this month's scroll saw challenge is about our furry little friends. Dogs, cats, birds, snakes, hamsters, etc. Post a pic of a project related to pets. It can be a pet portrait, dog leash holder, treat jar, or whatever. I can't wait to see what y'all come up with!

The original designer wants to control how their patterns are distributed. When they upload a pattern to SSV, it's saying it is a gift to the members of SSV. But I'm sure they'd be upset if that file is being shared among FB, other forums, other websites and blogs without their knowledge or consent. So, if it's not a pattern you designed yourself, you should point them to the place they can download it for themselves. Granted, on SSV, they have to be a member (membership is free) to access the Pattern Library. But I don't think that's too much to ask, especially if they're getting access to 5,000+ free scroll saw patterns. We limit access to the Pattern Library to members, because a few years back, we ran into someone on EBay stealing our patterns and reselling them. When I complained, they said it was Free and they can do whatever they want. I eventually got Ebay to intervene and shut down the theft. At any rate, sharing a link to where they can download the pattern themselves is the best approach.

I try to do a monthly scroll saw challenge. It doesn't always work out that way when things get crazy on my end. But we try to do something new every month. I think it's a lot of fun. I'll have a new one for May that I'll probably put out sometime this week. You can find our past ones here: https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/challenges/

We have a neat project in the Project Workshop. A scroll sawn cowboy hat! I thought it was really a cool idea. A special thanks to @preprius for this amazing tutorial and article. He sent me a word document where he outlined step by step on how to make this hat. I was able to convert it into a really nice article for the Project Workshop so everybody can enjoy! Check it out when you get a chance!

If you're posting them to your Gallery, I think you have some options. But if it's a forum post, the pictures are how you shot them. However, if you edit them in your phone with some color correction or cropping, it should fix it. At least that's what my phone does.

This month's scroll saw challenge is about Easter! Post your Easter projects here and tell us a bit about it! This is open for interpretation: Toys for the Kids Easter Baskets Candy holders Easter decor Bunnies...bunnies...and more bunnies. Bowls, place settings, napkin rings, centerpieces, etc for Easter Dinner Religious/Faith based projects Good Friday related Or just to celebrate spring! I can't wait to see what you come up with. If anybody is looking for some Easter projects, we have a few in the Project Workshop.

This is an old tutorial that I had on the Scroll Saw Goodies blog, dating back to 2014. I'm trying to move over all of the content from there to the Articles and Project Workshop section. But since it's getting closer to Easter, y'all might find it interesting. Project tutorial is free. Pattern available for SSV Patrons. I even have a design tutorial for SSV Silver & Gold Patrons. Enjoy!

Hi All. I was able to get the Woodturner's group put together. This works the same way as the Laser & CNC group. It is open to SSV patrons of Silver & Gold levels as a special thank you for supporting SSV. You can find the new group under the Community Tab, then click Groups. I hope to see you over there! ------------ What Are Groups? Groups are a special area set apart from the rest of SSV. Usually, because they are either off-topic or specialized interests. They function the same way as the rest of the SSV, however, the content is only visible to members of that group. That way, if you don't have an interest in a particular subject, it doesn't' clutter up your feed with stuff you don't want to see. How Do I Access? Groups are available to SSV Silver Patrons and SSV Gold Patrons. You can find more information on becoming a SSV Patron here, as well as managing your account. There will be a Groups link under the community tab. From there, you can browse the available groups. Click the Join button to request access. Once approved, you'll have access to the group's forums and other features. Video Demonstration Here is a video demonstration of how Groups work. I floated the idea and talked about it a bit more in this forum thread.

This is an old post and has been fixed since then. The classes are located here: https://www.scrollsawvillage.com/village-university/ Enjoy!

I did this one a few years back. Here's the pattern for those interested.

I was curious how many woodturners we have on SSV? I'm thinking of putting together another special interest group for woodturners, similar to the way we did for the CNC & Laser group. Are you a woodturner? If so, what kind of turning do you do?

Not sure about other places, but in the US, we celebrate St. Patrick's Day (March 17th) to celebrate our Irish heritage. It's mostly an excuse to drink green beer and eat boiled meats. I thought it might be fun to do a scroll saw challenge around "The Luck Of The Irish." This one is pretty open to interpretation. You can do a St. Paddies day theme, something Irish or Celtic themed, luck, green, etc. It'll be fun to see what you come up with.

I haven't changed anything. The forum structure has been the same for many years. I do keep the forum software up to date, so maybe the last update earlier last week, maybe something changed? I don't use SSV on mobile, so I couldn't say. There is a couple of areas where you can see new activity. If you're on the Forums area, you can click the button that looks like a newspaper. that will give new posts you haven't read yet in the forums. Alternatively, you can click the 3 dashes in the upper right corner to bring down your menu. Then go to Activity>All Activity, which shows everything from across the website. There are lots of areas of SSV, such as groups, blogs, gallery, updates, and resources, that will show up in that feed. Hope this helps.

I sorted a bunch of patterns from the New Patterns section. I created a new album called Pets for our furry little family members. I pulled out all of the dogs, cats, horses, and other pets from the Animals section and put them there.

I made a video on using that a few years back. I don't use it all of the time, but it sure works great!

I woke up this AM with a pleasant surprise. SSV was back online! SSV server crashed on Friday, I think. I put in a support ticket Saturday morning. Unfortunately, it was slow to resolve. I kept checking back and they assured me that I was in queue. The longer it went, the more stressed I was. My fear was that it was going to be more to it than a simple fix. But in the end, the support team came through. I'm glad, too, since it was something that I would have never figured out on my own. I guess the moral of the story here is, "Don't have your website break on a 3 day weekend." Anyway, welcome back! We missed you.

how big is the file?

Hmm....not sure. We usually don't attach movie files. Maybe it's about file size? Can you link me to the post?

The foil was on sticker paper. Never tried it on vinyl. I'm really new to this, so it's all one big experiment to me. LOL

I bought a Cameo Silhouette recently. Been experimenting with vinyl and sticker embellishment's. Scrolling is very simple, but it was more of an experiment with my craft cutter. The tag and heart are cut with a scroll saw. The "Love" is red vinyl. The Photo is a sticker with foil embossing. These are for a Valentine's Day tiered tray display.