My Etsy Shop
I
own two bandsaws and two scroll saws. For making toys, a scroll saw is
much more useful than a band saw. In making toys, the only thing I have
used my bandsaw for is resawing and rocking horses. Scroll saws cut
smooth and require very little sanding. Scroll saws easily make inside
cuts, something you can't do with a bandsaw. You can make bowls,
baskets, puzzles, bandsaw boxes, and much more with a scroll saw.
Woodworking Projects
- Fretwork: Intricate designs cut into thin wood, often used for decorative panels or overlays.
- Intarsia: Mosaic-like wood art where different wood pieces are cut and fitted together to create images or patterns.
- Marquetry: Similar to intarsia, but typically involves veneers to create detailed inlays for furniture or wall art.
- Puzzles: Wooden jigsaw puzzles with interlocking pieces, customizable in shape and complexity.
- Toys: Small wooden toys like cars, animals, or figures with smooth, detailed cuts.
- Ornaments: Holiday or decorative ornaments, such as Christmas tree decorations or seasonal cutouts.
- Clocks: Decorative clock faces or components with intricate patterns or numbers.
- Boxes: Small jewelry or keepsake boxes with detailed lids or inlaid designs.
- Signs: Custom wooden signs with letters, numbers, or logos cut out for home decor or businesses.
- Furniture Accents: Decorative trim or inlays for furniture, like table edges or cabinet panels.
- Picture Frames: Custom frames with unique cutout patterns or designs.
- Shelves: Small decorative shelves with scrollwork edges or supports.
Craft and Decor
- Wall Art: Stand-alone cutouts or layered designs for wall hangings, often with nature or abstract themes.
- Silhouettes: Profile portraits or thematic silhouettes (e.g., animals, people, or landscapes).
- Plaques: Personalized name plaques or inspirational quote signs.
- Coasters: Thin wooden coasters with engraved or cutout patterns.
- Bookmarks: Thin, decorative wooden bookmarks with intricate designs.
- Lampshades or Lanterns: Delicate wooden panels for light diffusion with patterned cutouts.
Functional Items
- Keychains: Small, detailed wooden keychains with custom shapes or names.
- Utensil Handles: Custom handles for kitchen tools or knives.
- Plant Stands or Holders: Small decorative stands for potted plants or vases.
- Pen Holders: Desktop organizers with scroll-cut designs.
Specialty Materials (Beyond Wood)
- Plastic Projects: Cutting thin acrylic or plastic sheets for signs, stencils, or decorative pieces.
- Metal Crafts: With the right blade, cutting thin non-ferrous metals (e.g., brass, copper) for jewelry or small art pieces.
- Foam Crafts: Cutting foam for model-making, cosplay props, or packaging inserts.
- Leather Accents: Cutting thin leather for detailed patterns in accessories or decor.
Miscellaneous
- Model Components: Parts for scale models (e.g., architectural models, trains, or ships).
- Musical Instruments: Decorative parts for instruments, like guitar inlays or ukulele soundhole designs.
- Stencils: Reusable stencils for painting or etching on various surfaces.
- Custom Gears: Small wooden or plastic gears for mechanical or decorative purposes.
