Toy Puppy Dog Cutout, Handmade, Stackable, Unfinished, Unpainted, and Ready to Paint, From the Itty Bitty Animal Collection 1340056140

 

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My Itty Bitty Animal Collection

I created this wood toy dog cutout from unfinished wood in my toy maker's shop. It has been sanded smooth and is ready for painting if you choose. The puppy stands freely and works wonderfully as a stacking or pretend toy alongside other items from my Itty Bitty Animal Collection. The puppy is approximately 2.5 inches tall. Custom orders are available for different sizes and quantities.

I have crafted hundreds, if not thousands, of animal cutouts, many of which are still being used over 40 years after their initial creation. Kids love these toys; they are truly generational.

20240512-121433 Toymakers Shop - Dump Truck

 

My Five Truck Fleet

I'm cutting the body for a toy dump truck using my scroll saw, starting with a piece of 1.5-inch thick pine wood for a custom order. While I could use a band saw for this task, I prefer the scroll saw because it allows me to achieve a cleaner edge with more intricate details. This precision saves me a lot of time and effort in preparing the truck for finishing. I create these toy dump trucks in several colors, and I'm always open to custom orders if someone has a specific color in mind. It's great to bring a child's imagination to life.

20240402-124456 Toymakers Shop - Compound Cut - Love Wood

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Check out this unique handmade 3D scroll saw sculpture, which features "LOVE" on one side and "WOOD" when rotated 90 degrees. The photos from the other side were lost. These can be used for any combination of words, but it is better if they have the same number of letters.

 

"Compound cutting" on a scroll saw refers to a technique where you cut a pattern on multiple sides of a piece of wood, usually by flipping it over and cutting from the opposite side. This results in a 3D shape instead of a flat design; essentially, you're cutting on both the face and edge of the wood to create depth and dimension in the final piece. 

 

Key points about compound cutting on a scroll saw:

• Creates 3D shapes:
• The main benefit of compound cutting is that it allows you to create intricate, three-dimensional designs on a scroll saw, going beyond simple, flat shapes. 

 

Multiple cuts on one piece:

To achieve a compound cut, you typically cut part of the design on one side of the wood, then flip it over and cut the remaining part on the other side, following the same pattern. 

 

Requires careful alignment:

Precise alignment is crucial when flipping the wood to ensure the cuts line up properly and create a cohesive 3D design. 

 

Advanced technique:

Compound cutting is considered a more advanced scroll saw technique, as it requires understanding how to manipulate the wood and manage the blade path.

Wood Toy Poodle Puppy Dog Cutout. Handmade, Stackable, Unfinished, Unpainted, and Ready to Paint. From the Itty Bitty Animal Collection 1355899999

 

My Itty Bitty Animal Collection

 
I created this wood toy poodle dog cutout from unfinished wood in my toymaker's shop and sanded it smooth. The puppy is freestanding and makes a great stacking with toys from my Itty Bitty Animal Collection.
 
These aren't just toys but generational pieces that can last many years. The first ones I made over forty years ago are still in use, and a second generation of children now enjoys them. Small kids love playing with them.

The puppy measures approximately 2.5 inches, and additional sizes can be custom ordered. It's a versatile piece that can be painted, stained, or left unfinished, depending on your preferences.

20240317-182546 Toymakers Shop Mini Gnomes

 

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I made a batch of male and female mini gnomes, using poplar wood offcuts as part of an experiment to utilize leftover wood in my waste bin. Normally, these offcuts would be burned as kindling for backyard fires. Most gnome parts were cut from 3/4-inch stock and then resawn on a band saw.

In the background, you can also see a T-rex dinosaur that I made from oak flooring cut-offs given to me by a friend. Several animals from my Itty Bitty Animal Collection, including giraffes and a rooster, are also in the photo. These were all made from offcuts as well. I keep patterns for these animals on hand and apply them to the leftover wood from other projects, such as puzzles, once they are completed.