Taking a Class with Judy Gale Roberts
Intarsia master answers frequently asked questions

Creating Beautiful Boxes
By Thomas Haapapuro
Stylish teardrop box is a miniature version of popular band saw boxes

Building a 3-D Sailboat
By George North
Use shaping techniques and dowels to create this impressive wooden boat

Compound-cut Lamppost
By Sue Mey
Combine segments to create large 3-D projects

PATTERNS

Build an Italian Fretwork Clock
By John A. Nelson
Graceful scrolls highlight this heirloom-quality wall clock

Majestic Elephant Mosaic
By Susan Mathis
Capture the personality of this noble creature with easy segmentation techniques

Japanese Garden Clock
By Pete DeFrancisco
Kanji characters combine with the simple lines of Japanese architecture

Embellish an Orion Puzzle
By Judy and Dave Peterson
Use silver wire and finishing nails to add stars to this popular constellation puzzle

Make a Fun Fish Trivet
By John A. Nelson
Creative design uses dowels to join the individual slats

METHODS
Quick and Easy Tree Puzzle
By Sue Griffiths
Freestanding design can be customized for a fun gift

Build a Realistic Crab
By Deborah Nicholson
Connect individual segments for a three-dimensional crustacean

Create a Heavenly Night Light
By Tom Sevy and Volker Arnold
3-D angel and moon design brightens any room

Cutting a Potpourri Pot
By Carol and Homer Bishop
Create intricate designs in PVC with this simple technique

Making Easy Intarsia Magnets
By Janette Square
Super simple pet designs are ideal for beginners

TECHNIQUES
Adding Color to Intarsia
By Kathy Wise
Use paint and dye to achieve vibrant colors on this tropical macaw

Transform Intarsia Patterns into Fretwork
By Toni Burghout
Use tracing paper to create your own fretwork patterns

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George North lives in Chamblee, Ga.

Sue Mey lives in Pretoria South Africa. To see more of her work or for pattern-making tutorials and a wide variety of patterns for sale, visit www.scrollsawartist.com.

John Nelson is a retired industrial arts educator and the author of The Complete Guide to Making Wooden Clocks and Scroll Saw Workbook. He is considered an expert among scroll saw enthusiasts and is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Workshop. He lives in Dublin, New Hampshire.

A former school teacher 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. She does business as Fan Tanimals, selling wood-crafted puzzles at art and craft shows around the country . A winner of many prizes, Judy was featured in the December 1997 issue of Wisconsin Trails. She has been published in Scroll Saw Workshop magazine. She teaches scroll sawing at Woodcraft in Madison, Wisconsin.

Dave Peterson is a Senior Systems Analyst for a small mail order company and provides business support for Fan Tanimals. Judy and Dave can be reached via e-mail at FanTamdsp@aol.com

Tom Sevy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who relies on scrolling for relaxation. He has been scrolling for many years.

Carol and Homer Bishop have been cutting and designing intarsia patterns for over five years. Some of their patterns can be found through Scroller Ltd. and The Wooden Teddy Bear. For an e-catalog of all of their patterns, contact the Bishops at hcbishop2005@yahoo.com.

Janette Square, of Eugene, Ore., specializes in wildlife and pet intarsia projects. For more of her work, visit www.square-designs.com.

Kathy Wise has been sculpting dogs and animals professionally for more than 25 years. Much of her time is now spent in the woodshop and art studio working on new and exciting designs for intarsia artists to cut and enjoy. Kathy is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts. For more information visit her website at www.kathywise.com.