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We had a few posts about Schwibbogen type patterns in the last couple of months. It might be too specific, but something to consider.
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YAY! so happy to help.
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Those look like 1/16 birch plywood. It is pretty common in laser stuff.
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outdoor stuff might be a category, fun bird houses and yard art are fun projects to make.
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is this what you are talking about? https://www.amazon.com/American-Crafts-Darling-Veneers-Alphabet/dp/B00AMHX2II I haven't seen these specifically in person, but typically when looking at the laser cut stuff like that it is made from something like 1/16" birch plywood.
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Here is what I would do, I don't know if it will work or not. Take some wood filler/putty and go over the board with the patch. when it is dry, sand it a bit. Spray a coat of clear finish (lacquer or clear acrylic), then paint black. good luck!
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I have made a few rings for myself. Here is how I did it I start by gluing 3 or so layers of 1/8-1/4" wood together crossing the grain directions. This is important for the overall strength of the ring. If you use contrasting colors it adds to the interest and look of the ring. Next drill or cut a hold roughly the size of your finger. For my finger I use a 5/8 drill bit. Cut around the ring, I leave about 1/4" of material. The finished ring is closer to 1/8" but I like to have the extra to sand away to my liking. Sand the inside of the ring until it fits. rounding over the edges for comfort. Sand the outside of the ring until it feels good, rounding over the edges for comfort. Finish the ring. I have used clear spray lacquer and have also used oil and wax. Lacquer and poly are shiny, which is nice but they don't hold up to wear and tear as well.
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congrats on the new saw and all of the goodies!! what a great deal.
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I think that the middle of the letters becomes sort of an inlay on an inlay, If that makes sense.
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Changed Website to http://www.northstarscrollers.org/home
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I agree with Jerry, a backer board will help a lot. I don't usually use a top board, but almost always use a backer when cutting.
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It depends a bit on the kid. I started my step-son and a neighbor kid when they were about 6 with actual cutting. Before that my step-son would sometimes sit on my lap while I did some cutting. They grew up with lots of tools and handywork happening around them so it was a pretty natural thing for them to do. My niece is 9 and I started her on a scrolling thing the last time she was at my house. At school currently my youngest students are 11. I think that if the kid has an interest in using the saw, and can understand that it can hurt them, they are often ready.
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I often paint on just the wood surface, but I also will put a thin coat of a clear finish on before I paint. If you put a coat of finish (or sanding sealer) the first coat of paint is smoother in texture and color. I really like using a nylon paint brush. like this https://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-4136-White-Nylon/dp/B004185H28/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1513215482&sr=8-3&keywords=nylon+paint+brush They range in prices but I haven't seen the need to get real expensive brushes. I learned a ton about painting from Sheila Landry. She has great painting instructions for her scrolling projects. Some are in the magazines or can be found on her site. http://www.tolepaintingdesigns.com There is a free pattern that shows the quality of her instructions. I would personally not to the glitter part, but it may be helpful to read through.
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What a great thing to do! I have done this with some of my students, and had them do the cutting. It is a good introduction to using the scroll saw.
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Those look great! She did a wonderful job, you must have been a good teacher.
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I want to make a nativity project for christmas this year, but I am undecided as to which one. What is your favorite nativity project that you have made?
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Congrats on the space! I got moved inside early in my sawdust making career and won't give it up. I love having heat and ac. If the floor is painted concrete, you might consider putting down some sort of flooring before you move all the stuff in. I used peel and stick vinyl tiles in my basement shop and it really helped warm up the space and made it easier to clean. You also may consider taking the doors off of one of the closets. I currently occupy a bedroom and am frequently fighting with the bi-fold doors and would love to build a shelving system for the closet.
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I use painters tape, and I like the method. I did buy a roll of the clear shelf paper to try sometime. Years ago I gave up on using clear packing tape under a pattern. Getting it off the wood was a nightmare, it would come off in little bits and pieces and I always missed some until I was trying to finish it.
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This project is not quite done, but I am too excited/proud to wait. This is the first scroll saw project one of my kids has completed here at my new school. It is a Pokemon layerscape, and the student designed it himself. The front layer has a pokeball in the grass, 2nd layer has pikachu and some pine trees, 3rd layer has a Pokemon trainer, Zapdos and a sun. It will get painted to male everything a bit easier to see We have a pretty awful pro-tech scroll saw in our shop at the moment, waiting for a new Delta hopefully. I am super proud of my student for sticking through the irritating saw and making something really neat.
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I like the pattern, is that one of yours? Nice work on the time, I have sometimes thought about timing myself to see how long something actually takes, never done it yet.
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do a google image search for "game of thrones stencil" or "game of thrones silhouette" You will find many images that should spark your creativity
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Scrollsaw Woodworking & Crafts Winter 2017 Issue
MrsN replied to stevan's topic in General Scroll Sawing
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Define scrap... The tiny bits that come out of portrait cutting get tossed in the garbage or burn box. I briefly had a million dollar idea to combine them with dryer lint to make fire starters but didn't do anything with it. Any piece that is big enough to make an ornament out of I keep, with out any questions (3" square or so). Pieces smaller than that only get kept if they are good wood or I know exactly what I will do with them and have a place to store them. I keep all my small wood pieces in a plastic tote bin, when the bin is full I go through and weed out pieces that I don't need to keep. I also have a smaller plastic bin of random little bits that have potential for jewelry making or something.
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If I have things in my cart, but click the link before I actually buy them, will you still get a kick back?
