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

March 1, 2009

We made it!  Finaly finished with our portrait of a dog using Adobe Photoshop.  We pick up wherw we left off and finish off the muzzle and experiment with redesigning the nose a bit.  We end up with a scroll saw pattern ready for mounting to the wood. I hope you enjoyed this series.  If [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 6 of 7

February 28, 2009

We’re almost there!  We pick up where we left off as we design a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  This time we’re working on the dog’s chin and muzzle.  If you have any questions or comments, drop by the forums!  We’d be glad to have ya.  While you’re there, check out the pattern section where [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 5 of 7

February 27, 2009

For those who are still with me, here is the next installment of our video series as I create a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  This time we’re working on the dog’s body.  If you have any questions or comments, please stop by our forums.  While you’re there, be sure to introduce yourself.  There [...]

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

February 26, 2009

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 [...]

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

February 25, 2009

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 [...]

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

February 24, 2009

This 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 [...]

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

February 23, 2009

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 [...]

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Cutting Compound Christmas Ornaments

January 29, 2009

This video series was brought to my attention by Steve Good’s blog Scroll Saw Workshop.  It was so wonderful, I had to share it as well. Dick Sader of Northwest Indiana Woodworkers Association has put together a great three-part video tutorial on how to cut compound Christmas ornaments.  He goes through each step with detail.  [...]

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Home Made Sanding Mop

January 9, 2009

The price of tools and supplies can add up pretty quick.  Especially time saving tools such as sanding mops.  Steve from Scroll Saw Workshop has a great tutorial provided by one of his readers, Rick.  He provides step-by-step instructions on how to create your own sanding mop.  It looks Rick’s version of the sanding mop [...]

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Hooked

October 28, 2008

A while back, I wrote about Frank’s Wood Shop and his video demonstration of a windmill project. Well, Frank came through once again with a very detailed set of videos, documenting the cutting and finishing of a bass portrait. So, grab some popcorn and enjoy the videos. After you’re done, be sure to stop by [...]

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