Scroll Saw Village

This is lesson 2 of our continuing classroom series as we learn to use Inkscape to create our own scroll saw patterns.  In this lesson, we learn to use some of the basic shape tools and how to manipulate our objects.  We also look at duplicating and mirroring our objects.  Each lesson includes a video demonstration (below), written instructions, downloadable source material, and classroom discussion where you can have all of your question answered.  You can find the full lessons at Scroll Saw Village in the Village University forum.  Be sure to stop by and check it out.

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We’re beginning a brand new class on using the free program Inkscape to create scroll saw patterns. The class is being taught over at Scroll Saw Village in the Village University forum. The class will last 4 weeks with 2 lessons released each week. You’ll find video demonstrations, written instructions, downloadable source material, and classroom discussion where you’ll have all your questions answered.

This is the first installment in Making Scroll Saw Patterns With Inkscape. In this video, we discuss what you can expect from the class. We also talk about what is Inkscape and where to get it. Then we take a quick tour of the user interface.

Be sure to join us in this exciting class. Before long, you’ll be a pattern making expert!

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Want to learn to make your own scroll saw patterns?  With the success of the GIMP class on making scroll saw portrait patterns, we’re turning our attention to Inkscape.  Beginning next Teusday (Sept. 1st) we’ll be holding a 4 week course on how to use Inkscape to create your own scroll saw patterns.  Lessons will be released on Tuesdays and Thursdays .  Each lesson will include video tutorials, written instruction, downloadable source materials, and classroom discussions where you can get your questions answered.  The class will be held in the Village University forum at Scroll Saw Village.  The first 6 lessons, we’ll cover the fundamentals of using this amazing (and free) program.  The last two lessons, we’ll create two projects; a potpourri/trinket box and a desk clock.  The class and program is free.  So be sure to join us at Scroll Saw Village.  See you there!

Selecting wood for your intarsia project could be a tricky deal.  Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a chart you can look at to help you choose?  Well, Mike Mathiew from Midlotian Woodworks has a great article and reference chart he wrote for Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts (Spring, 2009).  He includes a picture of each wood, a color description, intarsia uses, and effects over time. The article and chart is free to download and print from SSW&C website and made available in PDF format.  I’d suggest printing out the chart on photo paper to ensure color accuracy.  Check it out!

This is the last lesson for our free online class on using GIMP to create scroll saw portrait patterns. This lesson, we’re talking about quality control (sounds so industrial!). We’re checking for potential problems with our pattern and fixing them. Then we’ll mark our pattern and export it to share with the world! You can find the written instructions here, as well as source material and classroom discussion where you can have all of your questions answered. When you’re done with your Shatner portrait, upload it to the Lesson 8 thread. It would be interesting to see how different artists approach the same base photo.

I’d also like to ask a small favor. I have set up a quick 10 question survey to gauge how well we did with this class. The survey is completely anonymous and will help us continue to bring you quality content. You can find the survey here. Thanks!

OK. On with the show!
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We’ve been progressing with the free online class as we learn to use GIMP to create scroll saw portrait pattern. Once we get to the base pattern, much of the rest is personal interpretation. We’re basically just cleaning up the base pattern and making decisions about what remains and what needs to be removed. This can be intimidating, especially if you are new to the process. So, I put together a 3 part video series as I work the portrait from the base pattern to the finished pattern. Sometimes watching someone else work makes it easier and you can pick up a lot of additional tips. I’ve posted these bonus videos below. Enjoy the show!

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Things are wrapping up a bit. Only one more lesson to go! Last week, I left you dangling a bit to give you a chance to develop the pattern on your own. I gave you some basic tools and concepts and let you go at it. This time, I’ll be giving you a few tips to help you with the facial features. We’ll be talking about the eyes, nose, lips, ears, and hair. These are the parts that give a person their character. I’ll even throw in a tip or two for workflow! Be sure to check out the Village University forum where you can find written instruction, downloadable source material, and classroom discussion where you can have all of your questions answered. Enjoy the show!

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Now that we have our base pattern, it’s time to clean it up and get it ready for scrolling!  This will be lesson 6 of 8 as we learn to use  GIMP to create our own scroll saw patterns.  The pattern is really starting to take shape.  This episode we talk about using brushes, then we explore the different elements that make up scroll saw patterns.  You can find this video, written instruction, illustrations, and discussion held in our online classroom at Scroll Saw Village in the Village University forum.  It’s free to take and to participate in, so swing on by and say hi.  And now, on with the show!

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We’re rolling up our sleeves and starting the pattern making process. This is lesson 5 of our ongoing classroom series on creating scroll saw portrait patterns with GIMP. Today we’re learning about layers and their benefits, then we begin creating our base pattern; the foundation of our scroll saw pattern! Be sure to check out the forums for written instruction, downloadable source material, and classroom discussion where you can get all of your questions answered! Enjoy the show!

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We’re continuing with our classroom series as we learn to use GIMP to create a scroll saw portrait pattern. This time we’re setting up our pattern document, importing our picture, laying out guidelines, and scaling our image. It’s a pretty quick lesson today. Next lesson we’ll roll up our sleeves and start the pattern making process! You can find more information on this lesson in the forums where we include written instruction, additional source material, and discussion where you can get your questions answered.

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