Western Scroll Saw and Inlay Patterns [Paperback]

Half technique. Half design. Learn how to create beautiful inlays and then put your skills to work on an outstanding collection of western-themed scroll saw designs. Find more than fifty western patterns, including rodeo riders, cowboys, wild mustangs, and more. Includes step-by-step inlay techniques and instructions for inlaid boxes, ornaments, and coasters.Techniques for dressing up woodworking projects with a scroll saw.Featuring seven projects and more than 75 patterns, this guide to scroll saw art and inlay work includes step-by-step photographs and instructions for pieces such as the Pine Candle Shelf and Cowboy Magnets. Western-themed projects for making card holders, coasters, ornaments, and magazine holders highlight techniques for inlay work and shadow effects. Patterns include cowboys, cowgirls, wildlife, and ranch animals of the Wild West.Drawing on a deep love of the East and the outdoors, Wyoming artists Joe and Paige Paisley have created a distinctive look in Western style wood projects.Inside this first book, the Paisleys share their techniques for doing beautiful inlay work - quickly and easily on the scroll saw. You simply will not believe the quality made possible as you follow their instructions.This book is also a treasure trove of patterns and designs for Western style scroll work - fretwork, relief, Christmas ornaments - a wide variety of quality designs to keep you scrolling away.Saddle up and start scrolling!Foreword ivScroll Saw TechniquesProject One - Cowboy Magnets 1Follow these step-by-step instructions for a quick and potentially profitable project.Inlay techniquesProject Two - Pine Candle Shelf 5A charming scroll saw piece adds interest to a simple shelf.Project Three - Inlaid Card Holder 10Inlay techniques for a shadow-effect scroll-sawed card holder.Project Four - Inlaid Coasters 14Three different patterns are used to make four coasters and a base.Project Five - Western Santa Ornament 18Mix and match six different woods to add colorl³Q