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Southwest Scroll Saw Patterns

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This is an excellent workbook / pattern book for both the beginner and intermediate scroll sawyer, another Spielman success with the contribution of Dan Kihl. There are about 150 full size patterns in the 154 pages, and with the suggested variations on each project, the possibilites are endless.

As usual, the first 22 pages deals with instuctional guidance with photos. Some good instructions on wood selection, transferring patterns, definition cuts, and stack sawing. Then, for the more experienced, Spielman gives advice on combining various metals, plastics and leather with the traditional wood projects. It takes an ordinary project to an extra ordinary project with the "simple" inclusion of different medias.

Also for the more advanced, tips on segmentation and inlaying are provided, again, with photos. Perhaps the most interesting chapter, is on finishing tips, including acetic-acid bath of copper combined with shiny copper inlays. The eight pages of color photos offer great assistance with how different finishing techinques can look.

The are some very unusual patterns in this book and with the combination of the various techniques discussed and presented with photos, makes this book a must to have and you will refer back to it time and time again, just like I do, for some different ideas to apply to other projects.

This has very unusual patterns - some are appropriate for beginner and others for the more experienced. The patterns could possibly be used for sewing appliques, beadwork, or other mediums other than wood or metal.

I have been scrolling for 12 yrs and this is always a favorite pattern book of mine. I work for Indian Health Service as a pharmacist, and cut out patterns to give to my patients that quit smoking. They absolutely love their woodcuts. The patterns are simple, yet very well done. This one is a MUST for any southwest pattern lovers. You will earn your money back in no time at all with great projects like the ones in this book.

I recently purchased the Southwest Scroll Saw Pattern book, and found it to be, very informative and has just about all the patterns you would like to have. I would recommend this book to any scroll saw user.

I love this book. The designs are for scroll saw application but can be adapated for a variety of other creative projects. It incorporates all the scenes you would expect to see in Southwest decor but also includes some artwork that would be suitable in more traditional homes. I love anything Southwest so I may be partial, but why else would anyone buy this book? It's awesome.