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Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking
Judy Peterson
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Description for Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking
Paperback. A collection of wooden puzzle patterns based on the astrological signs of the Zodiac. It features 30 projects accompanied by patterns, photographs and information about each astrological sign. It is suitable for those crafters who want to make fun items for the next craft fair or for their family and friends. Num Pages: 96 pages, full colour throughout, includes illustrations, includes photographs, includes patterns. BIC Classification: WFL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 277 x 216 x 7. Weight in Grams: 394.
This is an exciting new collection of wooden puzzle patterns based on the astrological signs of the Zodiac. It features 30 projects accompanied by patterns, photographs and information about each astrological sign. It is suitable for all levels of abilities and will appeal to an array of different crafters. This book provides crafters and scrollers with inspiration from the stars with an exciting new collection of wooden puzzle patterns based on the astrological signs of the Western and Chinese Zodiac. With 2 complete projects for Capricorn and Year of the Horse, new scrollers will get step-by-step guidance from start to finish. Once they've mastered the techniques, readers will be ready to move on to more than 22 zodiac patterns, plus an additional 6 bonus patterns for other constellations, like the Big Dipper and Orion. Each project includes fascinating information about the astrological sign and it's corresponding calendar dates. Patterns are provided in a detailed cutting version and a solid silhouette version - making these patterns adaptable for all craft mediums - from scrolling and painting to needlework and woodburning. Each pattern also includes a photo of the original design inspiration allowing artists to see the transformation of each pattern, from it's conception to creation. This book is perfect for the crafter who wants to make fun items for the next craft fair or for their family and friends.
Product Details
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
East Petersberg, United States
ISBN
9781565233935
SKU
V9781565233935
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Judy Peterson
A former schoolteacher and librarian, Judy Peterson found her niche in life as a woodworker. She bought her first saw in 1990 and, within the first six months, was cutting and creating her own designs. A winner of many design awards, Judy now sells her puzzles at science fiction convention art shows around the country. Together with her husband, she has written numerous articles for Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts. In her spare time, Judy reads, keeps track of politics on TV, gardens, cooks, turns bowls on her lathe, puts together other people’s flat puzzles, and plays duplicate bridge. Fox Chapel Publishing published their first book, Dinosaur Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, in 2002, and their second and third books, Fantasy & Legend Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, and Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw in 2005, Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking, and Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles (a revision and expansion of book one).
Reviews for Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking
I promise that this book will not be the Genesis of a new astrological forecasting feature for woodworkers in our ShortCuts columns. However, this book may be an inspiration for those woodworkers that are reliant upon the stars to guide them. What a fun book the Paterson's have put together. They have put together close to 100 pages of 30 really great zodiac puzzles. They include both Eastern and Western zodiac symbols that also include the constellations. The latter includes Cassiopeia and Andromeda while you can find patterns for the dragon and the rat in the Eastern zodiac, Capricorn to Sagittarius in the Western zodiac. The authors provide the sawyers information not only on recommended wood types and grain direction but also on the patterns themselves. Scrollers will love this book. Perfect for the crafter who wants to make fun items for the next craft fair, or for their family and friends. Projects are included for beginner to experienced s.croll saw artists. Each project indudes fascinating information about the astrological sign. Patterns are provided in a detaiied cutting version and a solid silhouette veriion. making these patterns adaptable for ail craft mediums, from scrolling and painting to needlework and woodburning.