Synopses & Reviews
Inside this pattern book, scroll saw artists will find more than 50 beautifully rendered patterns of some of the best-known animals in the world.The main focus of the book is on patterns. Each of the more than 50 patterns is given its own page in the book and each is reproduced full-size on that page. Beginning scrollers may opt to cut only the outline of the piece for a silhouette pattern of the animal. More experienced scrollers may choose to make all the inside cuts to create a stunning image of the animal in wood.The book also includes basic cutting instructions to give beginning scrollers an idea of how to apply the patterns to their own projects. A color gallery of finished pieces showcases a dozen of the patterns cut and finished in a variety of woods.This book is ideal for beginning to advanced level scrollers and will appeal to any scroller who enjoys wildlife of the world. Species featured include: lion, tiger, koala, kangaroo, panda, penguin, camel, elephant, monkey, gorilla, wolf, bear, antelope, polar bear, penguin, reindeer, elk, mountain goat, snake, jaguar, parrot and more.
Synopsis
Scrollers of all skill levels will delight in these scroll saw patterns that celebrate wildlife from around the world. Sixty patterns for 45 species of wildlife are provided, including antelope, elephant, gorilla, jaguar, kangaroo, koala, lion, monkey, panther, seal, tiger, whale, and zebra. Each of the patterns has been carefully drawn with crisp, black cutting lines, making the patterns easy to follow. A smaller, black-filled image details the cuts. The patterns are arranged alphabetically by species and a six-page gallery featuring finished animal scroll saw patterns is included.
Synopsis
Find the best scroll saw patterns for the world's greatest animals - from antelope to zebra. Includes more than 50 fine line patterns and a gallery of finished examples.
Synopsis
Scrollers of all skill levels will delight in these new scroll saw patterns from artist Lora S. Irish. Each pattern is carefully drawn with crisp, black cutting lines, making the pattern easy to follow. A smaller, black-filled image details the cuts. Perfect for wall decorations, these patterns can also be incorporated into many practical scroll saw projects. Use them to add interest to shelf braces, to highlight top door frames or to decorate basket lids. The possibilities are endless.
About the Author
Lora S. Irish 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 Great Book of Dragon Patterns and North American Wildlife Patterns for the Scroll Saw. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland.
Table of Contents
About the Author iv Introduction 1 Jungle Jester (Baboon) 2 Peek-A-Boo (Bushbaby) 3 Desert Caravan (Camel) 4 Brave Spirit (Caracal) 5 Predator and Prey (Cheetah) 6 The Fast Track (Cheetah) 7 What? (Chimpanzee) 8 Gold and Silver (Derby Eland) 9 Splash (Bottle Nose Dolphin) 10 Ivory Giant (African Elephant) 11 All Ears (African Elephant) 12 Trunks and Limbs (African Elephant) 13 Ocean Bull (Elephant Seal) 14 Full Rack (Elk Buck) 15 Walking Tall (Elk Buck) 16 On Full Alert (Thomson Gazelle) 17 Savannah Spirit (Thomson Gazelle) 18 Sky High (Giraffe) 19 Tree Top Dining (Giraffe) 20 Gentle Giant (Western Lowland Gorilla) 21 Mountain Defender (Silverback Gorilla) 22 Water Wallower (Hippopotamus) 23 Wind Spirit (Mustang Horse) 24 Shore-Side Fisherman (Ibis) 25 Rainforest Rogue (Jaguar) 26 Baby Stroller (Kangaroo) 27 Hop, Skip and Jump (Kangaroo) 28 Gallery 29 Watching for Dinner (Kingfisher) 35 Australian Teddy Bear (Koala) 36 Plains Ranger (Greater Kudu) 37 Silent Hunter (Leopard) 38 Kingly Portrait (African Lion) 39 Golden Man (African Lion) 40 Full Fury (African Lion) 41 Mountain Path (Llama) 42 No Worries (Meerkats) 43 Hi and Low of Parenting (Ostrich) 44 Black-Eyed Baby (Panda) 45 Jungle Shadow (Black Panther) 46 Polly's Favorite Branch (Parrot) 47 Tail Feathers (Parrot) 48 Sailor's Friend (Parrot) 49 Fatherhood (Emperor Penguin) 50 Ice King (Polar Bear) 51 Summer Grazing (Big Horn Sheep) 52 Lichen-Covered Pastures (Caribou) 53 White Treasure (Rhinoceros) 54 Savannah Grazer (Rhinoceros) 55 Pure Mischief (Ringtail) 56 Grounded (Seal Pup) 57 Light Foot (Springbok Buck) 58 Stripes (Bengal Tiger) 59 Bengal Portrait (Bengal Tiger) 60 Camouflage (Bengal Tiger) 61 Rocky Shoreline (Walrus) 63 Sea Sentry (Walrus) 63 Head of the Herd (Water Buffalo) 64 Deep Water Giant (Gray Whale) 65 Stripes Portrait (Zebra) 66 Behind Bars (Zebra) 67