Publisher's Synopsis
Brighten up your home with handmade scroll saw projects that make a statement and are useful to boot. This fun, easy-to-follow guide includes 17 beautiful step-by-step projects for layered fretwork clocks, shelves, trays, ornaments, boxes, frames, and more that start simple and slowly progress in difficulty. Providing traditional designs with a modern aesthetic that results in clean and colorful projects, this book makes the art of scrolling both simple and enjoyable, even for the absolute beginner. You will find not only high-quality scroll saw patterns and expert instruction, but also overviews on wood selection, scroll saw basics, safety tips, understanding patterns, and assembly tips, plus a comprehensive section on different hardwoods and the unique qualities you can use to your advantage as a scroller.