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Informationen zum Autor A former schoolteacher and librarian, Judy Peterson found her niche in life as a woodworker. She bought her first saw in 1990 and, within the first six months, was cutting and creating her own designs. A winner of many design awards, Judy now sells her puzzles at science fiction convention art shows around the country. Together with her husband, she has written numerous articles for Scroll Saw Woodworking and Crafts. In her spare time, Judy reads, keeps track of politics on TV, gardens, cooks, turns bowls on her lathe, puts together other people’s flat puzzles, and plays duplicate bridge. Fox Chapel Publishing published their first book, Dinosaur Puzzles for the Scroll Saw , in 2002, and their second and third books, Fantasy & Legend Puzzles for the Scroll Saw , and Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw in 2005, Zodiac Puzzles for Scroll Saw Woodworking , and Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles (a revision and expansion of book one). Dave Peterson is officially retired after a career in programming and systems analysis. His interest in computers, databases, and spreadsheets makes him suited to run the record-keeping side of Judy’s small business. In his spare time, he reads, plays duplicate bridge, and tries to keep up with his wife. Klappentext Create Fascinating Puzzles of Your Furry and Feathered Friends From kittens to koalas, bulldogs to bears, penguins to pigs, scroll saw puzzle artists Judy and Dave Peterson's latest book, Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, is for any wood crafter looking for the very best puzzle patterns. The Petersons' unique form of interlocking, upright puzzles is perfect for this menagerie of creatures both great and small. Inside you'll find: Newly expanded to include 20 fresh, new animal puzzles! Tips and techniques for successfully selecting wood, using the proper tools, and mastering the critical steps of sanding and finishing. Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for cutting Mama Rabbit with Babies puzzle. Expert guidance on adapting a pattern and designing your own puzzle from a photograph. Advice on designing facial expressions to give personality to your puzzles. 50 well-designed, ready-to-cut puzzle patterns depicting pets, zoo animals, farm animals, and American wildlife. A Noah's Ark landscape puzzle that can be easily displayed using a backer board and stands. Zusammenfassung Suitable for scroll saw artists, this title features over 50 patterns for upright standing and interlocking puzzles. It lets scrollers learn how to choose wood, blades, and to transfer patterns....
