Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking

Crafters will find inspiration in the stars with this collection of scroll saw patterns based on the astrological signs of the Western and Chinese zodiacs.

“"What a fun book the Petersons have put together. Scrollers will love this book."”

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.

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). 

Find Inspiration in the stars!The astrological signs of the Western and Eastern zodiacs have inspired an exciting new collection of wooden scroll saw puzzle projects and patterns. Designs cover all twelve Western zodiac signs-from Aries to Pisces-and all twelve Eastern zodiac signs-from the Year of the Rooster to the Year of the Dragon. These interlocking, freestanding puzzle designs are perfect for making personalized gifts for family and friends.Inside you'll find:" Introductory information about each Western sign's constellation and character traits associated with all signs;" Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for Capricorn and the Year of the Horse;" Tips and Techniques for successfully selecting wood, mastering the critical steps of sanding and finishing, and inserting rhinestones or wire inlays to mark star patterns;" A library of well-designed, ready-to-cut puzzle patterns.Bonus: Find six additional constellation puzzle patterns inside, including Orion, Andromeda, and the Big Dipper.Don't miss these other great puzzle books from best-selling authors Judy and Dave Peterson: The newly revised and updated Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, Fantasy & Legend Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, and Dinosaur Puzzles for the Scroll Saw.

Zodiac signs and their symbolism have always intrigued people, and with Zodiac Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, crafters and scrollers will now find inspiration in 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, and 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 constellation, like the Big Dipper and Orion.Each project includes fascinating information about the astrological sign, such as the character traits associated with it, 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. And for those readers interested in understanding the design process - each pattern includes a photo of the original design inspiration - whether it be an oil painting or historic drawing - allowing artists to see the transformation of each pattern, from it's conception to creation.Perfect for the crafter who wants to make fun items for the next craft fair, or for their family and friends.

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