A Big Scrolled Bowl from Paul

I received this email from Paul and wanted to share it with everyone. Paul enlarged the bowl pattern I posted. I think it looks great in the larger size.

Paul recently had eye surgery and is not suppose to be in the shop for a couple weeks. That's like asking my teenage daughter to stay home on a Saturday night. Just ain't gonna happen :)

From Paul:

Hi Steve:

I'm going to get killed, if not by my doctor, for sure by the wife.

I couldn't wait 2 weeks to try this

I still have to finish it as you can see.

For my first attempt and being 1/2 blind I think I did o.k. (lol)

A pop can and a can of spray paint beside the bowl for you to judge the size.

The top ring is 9" in diameter with and overall height of 7" -

The thickness of the wood is 9/16" so I'm sure 3/4" will do just fine.

When my eyes get better I will try 1/2" thick.

I think this is a nice size bowl/planter.

Thanks Steve

Talk to you later

Paul

Creating a Scroll Saw Box Pattern with Corel Draw

A few of you have emailed me and said you have purchased Corel Draw. I have not posted a Corel Draw tutorial in a while so it seems like a good time.

In this video I will show you how to use the interactive contour tool to make boxes of any shape that fit together perfectly.

I've said it before but I enjoy making patterns as much as cutting them. If you haven't tried to create a scroll saw pattern why not give it a shot. If you can't afford Corel Draw then download a copy of inkscape.

If you sell at craft shows then you know how important it is to be unique. You don't want to show up with the same one of a kind works of art as the guy next to you. Create your own patterns and you are sure to be unique.

Download Pattern from Video

Word Art Pattern Book. 14 patterns.

Here is a free scroll saw pattern book for you to download. The book contains 14 patterns of creative word art sayings.

Cut these out and give to friends as gag gifts. They also give you some quick, easy to cut patterns to sell cheaply at your next craft show. Many customers that come into your booth don't have big bucks to spend. Make sure you have some lower priced items available.

These can be cut from clear pine in only a few minutes.

Have fun with these patterns and remember you can make and sell as many as you like. Don't sell the patterns unless you ask me.

Free Word Art Pattern Book