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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 4 of 7

February 26, 2009 - 1 Comment

Well.  We made it past the half way mark!  For those of you still watching, we pick up where we left off.  This time we’re working on the right ear and the face! If you have any questions or comments, please join us in the forums! We’d love to have ya!

Note: I had trouble with audio drift on this episode as well. But don’t worry, the next few episodes recorded properly.

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 3 of 7

February 25, 2009 - No Comments

Welcome back!  We’re picking up with part 3 of the 7 part series where we convert a photo into a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  This time we’re working on the ear and left side of the face.

Note: I ran into a little technical problem when recording this episode.  You’ll notice the audio drifts a little bit.  Which basically means the sound and the video start getting more and more out of sync as the program progresses.  You’ll notice it more at the end of this program than at the beginning.  I apologize for this.  I have a few ideas on how to fix this, but in order to keep on schedule, I’ll post this episode the way it is.

Have a question or comment?  Join us in the forums!  We’d love to have ya!

Anyway.  On with the show!

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 2 of 7

February 24, 2009 - 2 Comments

dogdog_patternThis is part 2 of the continuing series where I convert a photo of a beloved pet into a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  We pick up right where we left off and work on the eyes, the forhead, and a little on the left side of the face.  For those interested, I’ve included the original photo along with the finished pattern so you can see where we started and where we ended.

If you have any questions regarding the techniques I describe, please let me know by posting a comment or asking in the forums.  On with the show!

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 1 of 7

February 23, 2009 - 3 Comments

There has been interest in the Scroll Saw Village forums on how to create a scroll saw pattern from a photograph. While there are hundreds of ways to design a scroll saw pattern, I share one technique that I use when it comes to difficult patterns. I’m using Adobe Photoshop in this screen cast. But these techniques can easily be adapted to your favorite graphics program.

Fair Warning: This is a monster of a tutorial. Each episode runs about 30 minutes and we have 7 episodes. So if you do the math, the whole series runs 3.5 hours long! Why so long? Well, first, the pattern proved to be a little more difficult than I originally anticipated. Normally it doesn’t take that long to create a pattern. And secondly, there has been interest to see the complete process. So, those who like to see the whole process will enjoy it. Those who only want the bullet points will be bored to tears. However, most of the information and techniques can be found in part 1.

One other note.  This is an experiment, so I’d love to get a little feedback. You can email me directly at scrollsawgoodies[at]gmail.com, leave a comment on the blog, or reach me on the Scroll Saw Village forums. Future episodes will be much more concise. I also plan on covering other graphics programs as well. If you’d like to see something specific, please let me know and I’ll see what I can do.

On with the show.

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ep03 – Making A List And Checking It Twice

November 11, 2008 - No Comments

  Who’s on your Christmas list? This episode I brainstorm some ideas for possible handmade gifts for the loved ones in your family. There are a lot of great ideas out there, so this certainly isn’t a comprehensive list. But it should get you on your way.

 

—SHOW NOTES—

Traditional Puzzles

Standing Puzzles

Tray Puzzles

Logic Puzzles

Japanese Puzzle Boxes

General Toys

Chess

Checkers

Tic Tac Toe

Barrel Of Monkeys/Elves

Hair Clips

Earrings

Mirror

Pencil Holder

Note Holder

Clipboard

Name Plate Pattern Generator

Business Card Holder

Letter Opener

Key Chain

Ornaments

Free Standing Word Art

Lichterbogens

Christmas Pyramids

Wildlife portrait

Coasters w/Inlay Team Logos

Sports Number Plaque

Desktop Book Shelf

Book Marks

Trivets

Paper Towel Holder

Napkin Holder

Wine Caddy

Wine Holder

Candle Holders/Luminaries

Shelves

Custom Portraits

Trinket Boxes

Bowls/Baskets

Music Box

Clocks

Inspirational signs

A Few Notes:
First, a little self promotion. Scroll Saw Goodies has a ton of great information and links to free scroll saw patterns. Be sure to check out my “Free Patterns” section as well as the “Toys & Games” section. I have highlighted hundreds of free scroll saw patterns that should keep you busy until next Christmas!

Both Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Creative Woodworks & Crafts has a ton of great patterns. It would take me too long to link to each individual issue, so I only linked to the magazine’s main website. Wherever possible, I noted the issue in which the project came from. I encourage you to consider buying a few back issues of these great magazines. I love having access to so many great projects.

Absolutely Free Scroll Saw Patterns has recently merged with Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts forum. I still have linked to the main MSN Group page. But it won’t be long before the patterns will be moved to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. If you have trouble finding a project, just post a question in the forum. Everybody there is very helpful and can point you in the right direction.

Steve Good at Scroll Saw Workshop has a lot of great free scroll saw patterns. Again, it would take me too long to link to all of the patterns I’ve discussed in the podcast. So instead I pointed you to his main website. You can dig through the archives to find patterns. Or you can scroll all the way to the bottom of the page and select the “Pattern Catalog”. This is a picture reference of all the projects available.

ep02 – Choosing A Scroll Saw

October 6, 2008 - No Comments

Choosing the right scroll saw for you is an important decision. It can really make or break your enjoyment of this great hobby. Knowing what to look for is half the battle. In this episode, I cover a few things to look for when choosing your next scroll saw.

Here are a few helpful resources I found when researching this episode:

  • The New Scroll Saw Handbook by Patrick Spielman – A must-own book for every scroller. This will tell you everything you could possibly want to know about the scroll saw. Highly recommended.
  • Rick Hutcheson’s website has a lot of great information about scroll saws, including a nice article called “Choosing a saw.”
  • SAW (Scroll Saw Association of the World) also has a great article called “Choosing A Saw.”
  • The Home Depot has a pretty good buying guide for scroll saws.
  • Woodcraftplans.com has a nice article “Beginner’s Guide To the Scrollsaw” with a specific section on choosing a scroll saw.

Aside:
I recorded this episode last week, but the sheer amount of information provided required a lot more editing time than I expected. This episode runs about 35 minutes. I used a higher compression when making the MP3. So the sound quality may not be as good as last time, but the file size is 8 megs as opposed to 42. This will save you a lot of download time and save me a lot of bandwidth. Let me know if this isn’t something you can live with. I can tweek my settings until most everybody is happy. Anyway, on with the show!

 

How To Listen To SSG Podcast

September 17, 2008 - No Comments

First, I want to thank all of you for the kind words and encouragement. There are a lot of you just as excited about this podcast as I am, which is quite a relief. I was afraid no one would listen! Hopefully we’ll be able to discuss a lot of great scrolling topics in the months ahead.

I received a few emails from people wanting more information on how to use the podcast. I’ve put together a little tutorial to show you different ways of listening to the Scroll Saw Goodies podcast. Steve Good has also put together a great video showing you how to subscribe to the podcast with iTunes. You can see his video here. If these videos don’t quite answer your questions, feel free to email me with specific questions. I’ll do my best to answer them for you.

I’m already in the planning stages for episode 2, which should be out in a couple of weeks. Until then, we’ll get back on track tomorrow with our daily dose of Scroll Saw Goodies from the web.

Ep01 – Getting Started in Scroll Sawing

September 16, 2008 - 1 Comment

 

Did you get through Episode 0 without falling asleep? If you’re ready for more, here’s the first official episode of the Scroll Saw Goodies podcast. In this episode, I talk about the bare essential tools needed to get started in this great hobby of ours. I’ve included the show notes, where I provide links, updates, and additional information mentioned in the podcast. If you have any questions or comments, or just to correct any misinformation, please leave a comment or shoot me an email at scrollsawgoodies[at]gmail.com.

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

Saws

  • Craftsman 16″ (Note: This is not the same model I have. It looks like they’ve updated the design. The one I have is pictured here. Before purchasing, make sure this new model has thumb screws for changing blades, or you’ll be hating life.)
  • Delta
  • Dremel
  • Black & Decker
  • Hitachi CW-40
  • Ryobi 16″

Saw Blades

Drills

Sanders

Pattern Sources

Other Supplies

  • Drill Bits (1/16th or smaller)
  • Sand Paper (80 grit, 120 grit, 240 grit)
  • Blue Tape (3m or Scotch)
  • Spray Adhesive
  • Clear Acrylic spray (semi-gloss or gloss)

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Scroll Saw Goodies Podcast!

September 15, 2008 - No Comments

 

I’m rather pleased and excited to announce the Scroll Saw Goodies Podcast! What is a podcast? A podcast is like a radio show for the internet. We’ll be discussing all things related to this wonderful hobby of ours. You can listen to the podcast by clicking the POD icon above or by clicking here. If you have iTunes, you can subscribe by copying and pasting the RSS feed url at the bottom of the page, or by clicking here. It’ll take a little time before Scroll Saw Goodies podcast is listed in the iTunes directory, but as soon as it does, I’ll make a convenient subscription button that will do the work for you.

This podcast is episode 0. It’s mostly an introduction to podcasts, what to do with them. I’ll also introduce you to the Scroll Saw Goodies podcast and let you know what you can expect from future episodes. It’s a short one, running about 10 minutes. I’ll post the first official episode tomorrow! So keep an eye out for that!

Listen to Episode 0 – An Introduction to Podcast and Scroll Saw Goodies Podcast



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