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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). Klappentext Find Inspiration in the stars! The astrological signs of the Western and Eastern zodiacs have inspired an exciting new collection of wooden scroll saw puzzle projects and patterns. Designs cover all twelve Western zodiac signs-from Aries to Pisces-and all twelve Eastern zodiac signs-from the Year of the Rooster to the Year of the Dragon. These interlocking, freestanding puzzle designs are perfect for making personalized gifts for family and friends. Inside you'll find: " Introductory information about each Western sign's constellation and character traits associated with all signs; " Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions for Capricorn and the Year of the Horse; " Tips and Techniques for successfully selecting wood, mastering the critical steps of sanding and finishing, and inserting rhinestones or wire inlays to mark star patterns; " A library of well-designed, ready-to-cut puzzle patterns. Bonus: Find six additional constellation puzzle patterns inside, including Orion, Andromeda, and the Big Dipper. Don't miss these other great puzzle books from best-selling authors Judy and Dave Peterson: The newly revised and updated Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, Fantasy & Legend Puzzles for the Scroll Saw, and Dinosaur Puzzles for the Scroll Saw. Zusammenfassung A collection of wooden puzzle patterns based on the astrological signs of the Zodiac. It features 30 projects accompanied by patterns! photographs and information about each astrological sign. It is suitable for those crafters who want to make fun items for the next craft fair or for their family and friends. ...
