by Lora S. Irish (Author)
Scroll saw artists never seem to have enough patterns - especially wildlife patterns. Here, artist Lora S. Irish presents 61 precisely drawn outline patterns for scrollers. Carefully inked lines make each pattern easy to follow. Scrollers may choose to photocopy or scan copies of the patterns to keep their book intact or use the patterns directly from the book. Ms. Irish includes patterns for each commonly known species of North American wildlife. Bears, wolves, deer, eagles and ducks all come to life under the scroller's blade. Ms. Irish also includes brief cutting instructions to aid beginning scrollers. The instructions include information on what blades to choose, what wood to use and how to make inside and outside cuts. Safety precautions are also outlined. Scroll saw patterns can be cut as is to make scroll saw fretwork plaques. Turning the table left or right will allow the pattern to be cut in relief, giving the final work a compressed, three-dimensional look. Intermediate level scrollers may choose to incorporate the patterns in jewelry boxes, cabinet doors and more.
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North American animals will come to life with the exciting scrolling patterns found in this book. Acclaimed artist, Lora S. Irish provides 61 precisely drawn patterns for bears, wolves, eagles, and more. Also included are helpful instructions on choosing blades and wood, making inside and outside cuts, safety precautions, and tips and techniques for altering projects. Wolf Eagle Owl Moose Duck Bear Cougar Pheasant Antelope Ram Buffalo Coyote And many more! About the Author Lora S. Irish expresses her creativity in many mediums, including wood, fabric and paint. She is well-known in carving circles for her detailed relief carving patterns and is a regular pattern contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop magazine. She is the author of several books including Great Book of Dragon Patterns and World Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw.