Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Visitor Input

Just a quick post for a request from the visitors to ScrollSaw Workshop Blog. I would love to be able to share the projects you have created with the other visitors. If you have cut one of the free patterns off the site that you would like to share just email me a picture and I'll post it.

I know several of you are more advanced scrollers and others would appreciate any tips or examples from you. No tip is too simple.

I have a feature on the Blog in the upper left hand corner where you can leave me a voice mail. If you have a microphone connected to your computer all you have to do is click the little green button and follow the prompts. It would be great to post audio clips from visitors about successful Arts and Crafts Shows or any tips or comments about scrolling.

Happy Scrolling

Steve

Creating Baskets with Corel Draw.


In this two part video I want to show you the technique I use to create baskets with the scroll saw. The baskets are easy to cut and assemble and they look great. I will take you throught the pattern creation process in this post and include the free downloadable scroll saw pattern. Look for the pattern link below.


Part 1



Part 2


In the next video we will go into the workshop to demonstrate how to cut and assemble the parts. I hope to have that video up in a couple days.

As always your comments are welcome.


This download only includes the round basket. I will show you how to modify the pattern to create the oval basket in another video. The larger rectangle basket will be features in a later video also so keep watching.

I hope you enjoy the videos and the pattern.
FREE PATTERN LINK

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

YouTube troubles

It looks like YouTube.com is having some problems tonight. If the video won't load try again in a few minutes.

Happy Scrolling..

Steve

Monday, May 14, 2007

Number two of a two part video series. The Mini Clock


This is the second video in the series of creating a mini clock from pattern to finished project. Make sure you check out the first video where I show you how to create this pattern in Corel Draw. You can get the free downloadable scroll saw pattern from the link below.

In this this video I take you into the workshop to cut the mini clock pattern. I demonstrate a few tips for new scroll sawyers that will help you be more effective with your cutting.

The possibilities for creative mini clocks are endless. Customize the pattern and have a unique gift or craft to sell in your local show.

The mini clock insert can be purchased from several locations on the web or in your local craft store. check out http://www.klockit.com/
. Klockit has a nice selection.



Link to free downloadable Scroll Saw Pattern.
http://www.stevedgood.com/miniclock.pdf

Create Mini Clock Patterns with Corel Draw


In this video I will continue to show you how to create patterns with Corel Draw. This will be a two part series. In the second video we will go to the workshop and cut the scroll saw pattern I create here. There will be a free downloadable pattern posted with the next video so be sure to check back.

The pattern I create here is a mini clock. Mini clocks make great gifts and sell well at craft shows. You can easily customize the pattern to suit your local interest. This scroll saw pattern could also easily be reproduced with the free vector graphics program I showed in a previous video. Check out www.inkscape.org for details. Have fun with this project and check back often for more.

Monday, May 7, 2007

Out of the workshop

Just a quick note to let everyone know I am out of the workshop until Friday. When I get back I will post another Project video with a free pattern. Hopefully it will be posted Friday night. To give you something to watch now check out these videos. Mark earns a full time living with his scroll saw.





Saturday, May 5, 2007

Book Review: Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns


Scroll sawyers are always looking for patterns. Believe it or not we use to get most of our patterns from books. That was before the internet. Now we can buy a single pattern for a few bucks off a web site. Books are still a great source for people who want to study pattern design. Just like an oil painter studies the masters to learn his craft, we can study from books to develop an eye for what looks good in a fretwork patterns. Designing fretwork takes practice that is not mastered overnight. I would like to review a book for you that I purchased several years ago. Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns is a book by Patrick Spielman, pictured at left and James Reidle. This book is still in print and can be purchased from Amanzo.com. Pat Spielman authored several fine scroll saw instructional books and was widely known in the scrolling community. Pat died in 2004 but his books are still some of the best on the market. Classic Fretwork Scroll Saw Patterns is nearly 200 pages most of which are patterns. I have only cut about 5 of the patterns from this book but I use it frequently to study fretwork designs. I feel this is where this book stands out from the field of modern day pattern books. The fretwork is nicely detailed but not so much that you can’t use some of the designs in your own patterns. There are a variety of pattern types to choose from. Clocks, baskets, mirrors, boxes, shelves, picture frames and more. I would judge the quality of the patterns to be very good for the most part. There are a least a couple patterns that would make nice craft show sellers and several that would make nice gifts. If you would like to begin to create some fretwork patterns of your own this would be a nice book to have in your collection to study from. If you have comments please post them.




You will not beat the price!

Hey guys, after my comment about Inkscape in an earlier post I thought I better bring myself up to speed with this free open source vector graphics program. I spent a little time with it today and it's not half bad. After spending what I did for Corel Draw I won't switch, but Inkscape is not a bad alternative to Corel for creating scroll saw patterns. I started my learning curve by creating a name pattern. Sounded like an easy way to get started so in this video I will show you my results. I will provide a link below the video to the Inkscape site. Go get it and make some patterns.



http://www.inkscape.org/

Friday, May 4, 2007

Creating Word Art Patterns with Corel Draw


A project that every scroll sawyer will be ask to make sooner or later is Word Art. I would guess it is the most popular project for the scroll saw. In this video I will show you how I create the patterns and take them to the next level by adding a little extra touch to make them different. This is another video in a series of videos about Creating Scroll Saw Patterns with Corel Draw.



Link to FREE pattern.
Click here to download free Pattern

Creating Portrait Patterns with Corel Draw

This another video in the series of Creating Scroll Saw Patterns with Corel Draw. This is not the first video of this series. If you would like to start at the beginning scroll down to the Corel Introduction video. This video explains the step I use to create a portrait pattern with Corel Draw.



Link to FREE pattern created in this video.
Click here to download free Pattern

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Corel Draw pattern creation video series introduction.

This video demonstration of creating patterns with Corel Draw is the first in a series. I will post more videos in the near future. I have a couple in the can already and am working on more. I hope I can start more scrollers creating their own patterns. It's fun and the projects you create will be all your own. If you sell at craft shows there won't be anyone else selling the same piece. Enjoy the video and check back soon for more. Better yet subscribe to the Blogs feed or email subscription to get update.





Link to FREE pattern. Corel Demo Intro.
Click here to download free Pattern

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Free Downloadable Pattern. Link below.


This is my first free downloadable pattern here at the Scrollsaw workshop. If you scroll down the Blog you will see a link to the pattern which is in PDF format. Look for the Patriotic Saw links. You will need adobe acrobat reader to open this file. Before you print the file make sure that the shrink to fit option is not selected so the pattern will print at 100%. After you download the pattern spend a few minutes watching the demonstration video that follows. I am providing this pattern free to give you something to practice on. Feel free to make as many of these as you would like and give away or sell but please don't reproduce the pattern and sell it. If you cut this pattern take a few minutes and drop me an e-mail with a picture of the finished project and I'll post it on the blog for others to see. Happy scrolling and I'll talk to you in the next post.



Link to FREE pattern. Patriotic Saw.
Click here to download free Pattern

This is the end of the daily posts. Keep scrolling for lot's more scrolls saw fun!






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Free Pattern Catalog. 1000's of free patterns.

http://www.stevedgood.com/catalog/

Thousands of FREE scroll saw patterns. No registration or signup required.

The projects form these patterns can be sold without restrictions. The patterns cannot be sold.

Click here for the Free Online Catalog.

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Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw Book $12 Each

http://www.stevedgood.com/woodenvases.html
Each digital book is available for download immediately after payment.
The books are $12 per edition and contains eight unique patterns each.
Watch the following video to see how easy these beautiful scroll saw vases
are to make. 

Order the $3 pdf Catalog

This is a PDF of all the patterns in my free catalog. It is for Windows only and has a program to automatically download the pattern to your computer. Please watch the video below before you order. Click the picture to order.
http://www.stevedgood.com/swpd/swpdorderpage.html
You do not need a PayPal account to order. At the bottom of the PayPal page is a button that will allow you to pay with a credit card. After successful payment click the Return to Merchant button for the download.

Stencil Printer 1.7

Stencil Printer Instruction Video.

The Scrollsaw Workshop Stencil Printer 1.7 is my latest software for creating patterns. It will create key chain fobs, desk name plates and more. Click the image above to download the latest version. It is free to use donationware. This software is for Windows PC only.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer update 1.1
Download the Free Scroll Saw Pattern Printer Version 1.1. Create name patterns in seconds. Windows PC only.
Download Version 1.1
Please consider a $5 donation for The Scroll Saw Pattern Printer v1.1.

Scroll Saw Keychain Pattern Maker

Use the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker to start a small keychain business. Build yourself a nice display and make up severl keychains with common names. Sell at craft shows, on Ebay or at work. Everyone needs a keychain. Take custom orders. Heck just make them and give them away as gifts. It's all made easy with the Scroll Saw Keychain Maker. Watch the video demonstration then download the file below and get started with the fun.
The following link will start the download process. After the file download is complete just click the setup file and the program will be installed. Please consider a $5 donation for the program.

Download the Oval Keychain Pattern Maker.

Enjoy designing and printing these great personalized key chains. Give them as gifts, make them for fun or sell them at craft shows. It's easy, just watch the video demo then download and install the program. You will be designing these fun projects in minutes. Windows PC only.
Download the Free Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker. Create Oval key chain patterns in seconds.
Download Version .9a
Please consider a $5 donation for The Oval Key Chain Pattern Maker.

T-Shirts and More.

T-Shirts and More.
Show your love for the hobby and support the Scrollsaw Workshop. Safe and secure order fullfilled by CafePress. Take a look. You are sure to find something you like. CLICK THE IMAGE to visit the store.

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Papa's Custom Patterns.

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Philip Lowndes Noah's Arc Pattern Available. Watch the video below.

This video is from Philip Lowndes. He is the designer of this beautiful Noah's Arc puzzle pattern. If you would like the pattern follow the link below.
Buy This Wonderful Heirloom Puzzle Pattern

Think Safety

Remember to keep the safety of yourself and others in your work shop in your thoughts at all times. Always wear eye and ear protection. Follow all the manufactures warnings that came with your power tools. If I demonstrate something on this web site that you don't feel is safe, don't do it. Your safety is your responsibility. Fingers are handy things, try to keep all of them.
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