Trova il tuo prossimo book preferito
Abbonati oggi e leggi gratis per 30 giorniInizia la tua prova gratuita di 30 giorniInformazioni sul libro
Making Wooden Puzzle Playsets: 10 Patterns to Carve, Scroll & Woodburn
Azioni libro
Inizia a leggere- Editore:
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- Pubblicato:
- Jul 1, 2015
- ISBN:
- 9781607653264
- Formato:
- Libro
Descrizione
Combine a clever puzzle and a fun playset in one handy box. These self-contained brainteasers are perfect to display or give to friends and family. 10 imaginative projects for either woodcarving or scroll sawing include: a farm in a barn; dragons in their lair; princesses in a castle; Santas at the North Pole; the Nativity in a manger; and more. Each cute puzzle can be completed in just one weekend. Full-size, ready-to-transfer patterns include woodburning detail lines to enhance each piece. Detailed cutting and painting instructions include step-by-step photos, material/tool lists, and painting guides.
Informazioni sul libro
Making Wooden Puzzle Playsets: 10 Patterns to Carve, Scroll & Woodburn
Descrizione
Combine a clever puzzle and a fun playset in one handy box. These self-contained brainteasers are perfect to display or give to friends and family. 10 imaginative projects for either woodcarving or scroll sawing include: a farm in a barn; dragons in their lair; princesses in a castle; Santas at the North Pole; the Nativity in a manger; and more. Each cute puzzle can be completed in just one weekend. Full-size, ready-to-transfer patterns include woodburning detail lines to enhance each piece. Detailed cutting and painting instructions include step-by-step photos, material/tool lists, and painting guides.
- Editore:
- Fox Chapel Publishing
- Pubblicato:
- Jul 1, 2015
- ISBN:
- 9781607653264
- Formato:
- Libro
Informazioni sull'autore
Correlati a Making Wooden Puzzle Playsets
Anteprima del libro
Making Wooden Puzzle Playsets - Carolea Hower
Collection
Getting Started
Puzzle playsets are easy to make. You’ll just need to make a few simple cuts using hand or power tools to shape the box and separate the pieces, glue and screw the box together, and then add the details to the puzzle pieces.
The pieces can be as simple or complex as you like. I usually woodburn the lines and paint the pieces. The woodburning helps to define the shapes and separate the paint colors, but you can leave it out if you prefer. I also enjoy shaping the pieces with carving tools. Like the woodburning, carving is entirely optional. You could also cut the pieces from hardwood, woodburn the details, and finish them with clear lacquer, or even cut the pieces from pine and give them to kids to color with markers or paint pens. The projects are intended to be fun and versatile.
This book includes two step-by-step projects: one shows the basic scrolling method and the other shows the carving method. All of the patterns can be used either way. These additional tips and tricks will help you get started on both styles of project.
Choosing Wood
I use two types of wood for these puzzles: pine and basswood. I use pine for the scroll sawn puzzles. Pine is inexpensive, cuts easily, and shows the burned lines and finish well. However, pine can be difficult to carve, so I use basswood for the carved puzzles. Like pine, basswood is also light-colored and burns and accepts finishes well. Basswood is also fairly soft and has a regular grain pattern, which makes it very easy to carve.
You can buy pine at most lumberyards. You may need to visit a woodworking store or look online to buy basswood.
Pine
Preparing the Wood
Cut the pieces to the rough dimensions listed at the beginning of each project. Most of the lumber I buy for these puzzles comes ¾ (19mm) thick. If you slice the wood in half, you’re left with two ⅜
(10mm)-thick pieces, which I use for the bottom and doors on my puzzles. If you can’t slice (or resaw) thick blanks, most wood supply places and craft stores sell ¼ (6mm)- to ⅜
(10mm)-thick blanks.
Sand the cut wood with progressively finer grits of sandpaper up to 120 grit. It’s easier to remove imperfections from the wood now than after you cut the pieces.
Basswood
Working with Patterns
To cut the box and puzzle pieces, you will need to attach paper patterns to the wood. There are several easy ways to attach the patterns.
■SPRAY ADHESIVE OR GLUE STICK: Photocopy the pattern. Cover the wood with painter’s tape, which will lubricate the saw blade and make it easy to peel the pattern off. Spray adhesive or rub glue stick on the back of the pattern and smooth the pattern onto the tape. Cover the pattern with clear packing tape, if desired; this also helps to lubricate the blade.
■SHELF PAPER: Photocopy the pattern. Spray adhesive or rub glue stick on the back of the pattern and smooth the pattern onto the shiny side of the shelf paper. Cut
Recensioni
Recensioni
Cosa pensano gli utenti di Making Wooden Puzzle Playsets
00 valutazioni / 0 recensioni