Easy Handmade Toys & Puzzles: 35 Wood Projects & Patterns

by Editors Of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine (Compiler)

Overview

A compilation of fresh, fun, and whimsical toys and puzzles from the most recent issues of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, this must-have project guide is perfect for beginner to intermediate scroll sawyers looking to make a wide range of timeless, natural wooden toys! From kazoos and emergency vehicle puzzles to a fairytale castle playset, a toy robot, race cars, and so much more, Easy Handmade Toys and Puzzles features 35 scroll saw patterns with detailed instructions, coordinating photography, and expert tips for achieving each amazing woodworking project. Also included is a detailed introduction on scroll saw basics, choosing blades, selecting wood, and applying finishes. Learn to make wooden puzzles, durable gifts, and handmade toys kids will love while you build your scroll saw skills! Original scroll saw designs and projects contributed by talented scroll saw artists, including Judy Peterson, Sarah Chamberlain, Bob Gilsdorf, Brad Anderson, Paul Meisel, Sue Mey, and several others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781497102767
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	02/01/2022
Pages:	120
Sales rank:	388,820
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

This book is compiled from all the best projects found in the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Magazine.

Fox Chapel Publishing publishes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, outdoor recreation, coloring, Zentangle®, kids crafts, and more. Fox Chapel publishes two magazines, Woodcarving Illustrated and Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts, and more than 1200 book titles. Our imprints include Design Originals, IMM Lifestyle Books, Creative Homeowner, and Heliconia Press. Publishers Weekly has named Fox Chapel Publishing a “Top 10 Fastest Growing Independent Publisher” four times since 2006.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Scroll Saw 7

Choosing Wood 8

Selecting a Blade 10

Cutting and Finishing 10

Puzzles

What's in a Name? 13

Layered Animal Farm 15

Whimsical Hearts 19

Emergency Vehicles 21

Circus Elephants 23

Cowboy Boot 25

Wish Upon a Star 27

Under the Sea 29

Swordfish and Friends 31

Spooky Spider 33

Hot-Air Balloons 35

Holiday Cookies 37

Baby Penguin 39

Toys

Speedy Race Car 42

Doll Scooter 45

Robot Man and Rusty 48

Box of Elves 51

Simple Kazoos 53

Popsicles and Treats 56

Wheely, Warty Frog 59

Magic Castle Play Set 69

Bottle Cap Shooter 71

Skip Loader 73

Mini Toy Ornaments 78

Ramp Walkers 80

Patterns 83

About the Authors 118

Index 120