FEATURES

Maple Leaf Jewelry Box
by Gary MacKay
Inlay contrasting woods for a striking presentation

Southwest-Style Table and Chair
by Dennis Simmons
Custom-made furniture sized for 18" dolls

Hanging Backpack Box
by Sue Chrestensen
Segmented sections and rich colors create a realistic look

The Puzzle Art of Russell Greenslade
by Bob Duncan
English-born puzzle-maker makes a living with his whimsical designs

Lighted Woodland Shadowbox
by Tom Sevy and Volker Arnold
Multiple layers add depth to this fretwork forest scene

Family Tree Photo Frame
by Kathy Wise
An instant family heirloom that can be cut as intarsia or fretwork

Jonah and the Whale Puzzle
by Carl Hird-Rutter
Compound-cut this clever key chain puzzle

Custom Note Cards
By Stephen Miklos
Strike a happy note with musical instruments cut in paper

Seasonal Night Light Box
by Tom Wahl
Removable inserts make this project perfect for every season

PATTERNS

'In Flight” Waterfowl Clock
by Tim Andrews
Give your work a unique look with a distinctive screen accent

Witch's Brew Layerscape
by Lora S. Irish
Multiple layers add depth and dimension to this spooky Halloween scene

Gnome Doors
by Ojars Plisis
This quick project will turn an ordinary backyard tree into a magical one

Magazine Storage Case
by Dennis Simmons
Easy-to-make cases solve your magazine and pattern storage problems

Festive Jack-O-Lanterns
by Lora S. Irish
Craft a quick and easy Halloween decoration with this clever candle holder

Autumn Leaves
by Tom Sevy and Volker Arnold
Easy leaf silhouettes have a variety of uses

Leaping Whitetail Buck
by Charles Dearing
A classic portrait for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts

Classic Holiday Ornaments
by John A. Nelson
Quick and easy ornaments give you a head start on the holiday season

TECHNIQUES

Shop-Made Ebonizing Stain
By Mac Simmons
Use household items to make your own stain and create the look of exotic hardwoods

Coloring Intarsia With Stains
by Jerry Mifflin
Create a custom look for your intarsia by mixing your own pigments

DEPARTMENTS

Editor's Column
Author Spotlight
Letters to the Editor
Info Exchange
Bragging Page
News & Notes
New Products
Scroll Saw Basics
Wood Review

Gary MacKay is a designer and box maker who lives with his wife, Helen, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He
has been designing, making, and selling boxes in craft galleries for more than 20 years.

Gary first started woodworking during his high school years when he used a jigsaw to make an end table from pine. After buying a band saw in 1985, he sold band saw boxes through consignment shops in northern Vermont. Now, he concentrates on designing and making wooden items that can be cut on a scroll saw. He is currently juried through the South Carolina Artisans Center, one of the craft galleries where his work is on display.

Gary likes to use his scrap wood to make snowflake ornaments and intarsia projects. Whenever he is not working in his woodshop, he can be found out on the golf course or in the vegetable garden. Gary is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine.

Mac Simmons is the author of "The Refinishing Commandments" and lives in Long Island, N.Y.

Lora Irish is an artist who runs an internet carving studio with her husband at www.carvingpatterns.com. She is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Wood Carving Illustrated and the author of Great Book of Dragon Patterns, Great Book of Fairy Patterns, Great Book of Tattoo Designs, Great Book of Woodburning, and Wood Spirits and Green Men. She lives in Mt. Airy, Maryland.

Dave and Aggie Penman have lived near historic Manassas, Va., for many years.

Dennis Simmons has been creating wood projects for over 30 years. The rich beauty of various wood grains has drawn him to the art of woodworking. His inspiration for many pieces comes from living life in the rural Midwest. Dennis enjoys sharing his woodworking through classes with adults and kids alike. You may contact him to schedule a class in basic woodworking, doll furniture or intarsia by e-mail at intarsiawood@hotmail.com.

Bob Duncan is the Technical Editor of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts and Woodcarving Illustrated.

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

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.

Charles Dearing currently resides in Round Rock, Texas. His artistic talents became evident at an early age, but he didn't discover the joys of scrolling until later in life. For Charles, scrolling became an addiction. He started creating his own designs when he couldn't find commercial patterns to meet his needs. He continues to strive for success, mainly driven by the love he has for his beautiful daughter, Kacey. Visit Charles' website at www.BullRunArt.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.