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Free Pattern Friday: Golden Retriever Scroll Saw Puzzle
Bring your love for Golden Retrievers to life with our latest Free Pattern Friday Giveaway! This charming design captures the graceful...
Bradley Eklund
Nov 15, 20242 min read


Wood Bleach: A Game-Changer for Intarsia
Wood bleaching can be a valuable technique in intarsia that allows artists to achieve a light color in wood that they want.
Bradley Eklund
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Alligator Hatchling Mini Intarsia
We’re excited to introduce our latest mini intarsia Free Pattern Friday giveaway. (Yes, I know its Saturday!) Here is our adorable...
Bradley Eklund
Nov 9, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Pony Mini Intarsia
Introducing our newest Free Pattern Friday addition: a charming pony that's perfect for intarsia makers of all skill levels. This...
Bradley Eklund
Oct 11, 20242 min read


The Journey of Harvesting Laurel Oak
When a tree falls naturally or must be removed for important reasons, it p r esents a unique opportunity to sustainably harvest its wood....
Bradley Eklund
Sep 27, 20244 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Charging Bull Scroll Saw Puzzle
Whenever I think of bulls my mind always goes back to a memory of when we first began our woodworking journey. In 2011, we joined a local...
Bradley Eklund
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Brontosaur Mini Intarsia
You can never go wrong with making dinosaurs. Even after being extinct for millions of years, they remain very much alive in the minds of...
Bradley Eklund
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Blue Whale Scroll Saw Puzzle
Blue whales are one of the last giants of the world and they are enormous. Many years ago I went on a family trip to a museum and stood...
Bradley Eklund
Jul 5, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Yellow-Headed Blackbird Mini Intarsia
I struggle remembering names of birds. There are so many to recall and many are very easy to get mixed up. However, there are a few birds...
Bradley Eklund
Jun 21, 20242 min read


Wood Prep: The Foundation of Every Intarsia Project
Embarking on a woodworking journey can be immensely rewarding, but before you dive into the craft, it’s essential to master the art of...
Bradley Eklund
Jun 21, 20244 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Walking Cat Scroll Saw Puzzle
So what's better? Cats or Dogs? A question that has toppled countless civilizations no doubt. In our family the answer is both! We...
Bradley Eklund
Apr 19, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Vampire Squid Wall Hanging
It's Free Pattern Friday time and this week we are giving away something special. The Vampire Squid will be our first wall hanging...
Bradley Eklund
Mar 29, 20241 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Shark Scroll Saw Puzzle
The hobby of "shelling" is something I've newly discovered. It's convenient that we live near several great beaches perfect for shelling!...
Bradley Eklund
Mar 15, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Wizard Mini Intarsia
Wizards are characters that have fascinated me since very early childhood. My favorite books to read almost always had wizards or some...
Bradley Eklund
Mar 15, 20242 min read


"Eye" Catching Details: Explore Simple to Complex Methods of Creating Eyes in Intarsia
If eyes are a window to one’s soul, it’s safe to say this plays true with intarsia as well. That’s why we spend a great deal of time when...
Bradley Eklund
Mar 10, 20245 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Red-winged Blackbird Mini Intarsia
Whenever I think of red-winged blackbirds my mind always goes back to a happy and funny memory that happened many years ago. While it's...
Bradley Eklund
Feb 23, 20242 min read


The Art of Bocote: Creating Mesmerizing Intarsia with Exotic Wood
Intarsia artists tend to collect all different kinds of wood. Having a large selection of colors and grain is very useful! We use close...
Bradley Eklund
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Pterodactyl Mini Intarsia
Dinosaurs are such fascinating creatures! It's incredible to think that such towering behemoths once roamed the very Earth we live on...
Bradley Eklund
Feb 3, 20242 min read


Free Pattern Friday: Pig Scroll Saw Puzzle
Barnyard animals are always a solid choice to make. They are easily recognizable by nearly everyone, and it's such fun to hear little...
Bradley Eklund
Feb 3, 20242 min read


3 Detailed Steps for Printing Scroll Saw Patterns
Before we started to design our own projects, we tried out patterns from all different sources. The most annoying part of using patterns...
Bradley Eklund
Feb 3, 20244 min read
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