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“Holiday Scrollsaw Ornaments”A Collection of Over 500 Heirloom Quality Designs

Rick & Karen Longabaugh

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PHOTOGRAPHS

Following are beautiful, full-color pictures of severalof the projects contained within this CD ScrollsawPattern Book. For easy viewing, we recommend using the verticalscrollbar on the right hand side of the screen, or the “GoTo” buttons located at both the top andbottom of the screen. When finished, click the “FirstPage” button to go back to the beginning to chooseanother section to view. While printing these photos is an option, please keepin mind that due to system constraints the printed qualitymay not correlate with the viewing image. Enjoy!

SCROLLSAW PATTERNS: Following are the full-size scrollsaw patterns forcreating beautiful projects from our CD ScrollsawPattern Book. Each pattern is shaded to make it easier to see whereto cut and where not to cut. To navigate from page to page, simply use the verticalscrollbar on the right hand side of the screen, or the “GoTo” buttons located at the top and bottomof the screen. To print, simply click on the “Printer Icon” at the top of the screen, or choose “Print” from the “File”pull-down menu. Be sure to specify which page numbersyou want to print, and the number of copies. You candetermine the page number from the “Page #” box

at the bottom of the screen. When finished, click the “First Page” buttonto go back to the beginning to choose another sectionto view.

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Number option.

Number option: glue thenumber pattern piece(s)into position on the Angeland cut out. Good forbirthday ornaments, etc.

Number option.

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Dashed lines indicateplacement of figures.Attach with glue orsilicone.

Cut 2Angels

Attach to backside of theOrnament on dashed line.

Dashed lines indicate positionof Overlay, secure with silicone.

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Option: attach elfto tree with glueor silicone.

Dashed lines indicateposition of Arms onbackside, secure withsilicone.

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Dashed line indicates placement ofBrick Wall behind Humpty Dumpty.Attach with glue or silicone.

Attach pieceswith glue orsilicone.

Optional: Cut Framesfor animals. Attachanimals to Frameswith glue or silicone.For a varied effect, 2of an animal can becut and attached to theFrame in the same oropposite directions.

Cut frame foreach pair ofanimals.

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Option: Make Frame fromwood of a contrastingcolor. Back with coloredpaper or foil.

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Option: Make Frame fromwood of a contrastingcolor. Back with coloredpaper or foil.

Dashed lineindicatesplacement ofvarious vehicles

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Choose Text and attach to Wreathof your choice with glue or silicone.

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Cut out desired lettersfor banner words andadjust size if needed.Attach with glue orsilicone.

Cut out desired lettersor numbers for Santato hold and attachwith glue or silicone.

Space letters atbottom of Church,drill holes andattach letters withfloral wire.

Space letters at bottomof ornament, drillholes and attach letterswith floral wire orribbon. Reduce orenlarge letters and/ornumbers as desired.

Glue the Overlaynumbers or lettersin place with glueor silicone.

Number option: gluethe number patternpiece(s) into position onornament and cut out.

Space letters at bottom of Ornament, drillholes and attach letters with floral wire orribbon. Reduce or enlarge letters and/ornumbers as desired.

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HOW-TO INSTRUCTIONS:

The following instructions will have you creatingbeautiful scrollsaw projects in no time at all! You can easily navigate from page to page by usingthe vertical scrollbar on the right hand side of the screen,or the “Go To” buttons located at the topand bottom of the screen. For easier viewing of the texton the screen, simply use the “Zoom In” buttonlocated at the top of the screen. This will magnify thetext to fit your needs. To print any of the pages, simplyclick on the “Printer Icon” , or choose “Print” fromthe “File” pull-down menu, and indicate which pagesto print. When finished, click the “First Page” buttonto go back to the beginning to choose another sectionto view.

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INTRODUCTION Holiday ornaments are among the favorite projects of scrollers world wide. Generally cut from thin hardwoods or plywoods,ornaments are quick and easy, as well as inexpensive to make. Due to the current popularity of “theme” trees, we have designedornaments in a variety of themes including the traditional Santas, Snowmen, Angels, and Snowflakes, as well as introducingnew themes of Wildlife, Childrens, Victorian, Holiday Greetings, and more! With over 500 choices - there’s sure to be somethingfor every decor!

SCROLLSAW TIPS & TECHNIQUES The following scrollsaw tips and techniques are intended to get you started and on your way to scrollsaw success. Not onlywill you find these techniques helpful in completing the projects in this book, you will also find that they can be applied to manyother scrollsaw projects as well.

REPOSITIONABLE SPRAY ADHESIVE Using a repositionable spray adhesive is the easiest and quickest way to transfer a pattern to your work piece after photocopying it. In a well ventilated area, lightly spray the backside of the paper pattern. Allow it to dry only until tacky - approximately20 - 30 seconds. Then apply it to the work piece, smoothing any wrinkles if necessary. Two common problems that sometimes occur when using repositionable spray adhesive for the first time is applying theright amount onto the back of the pattern. Spraying too little may result in the pattern lifting off of the project before you havefinished cutting. If this occurs, clear scotch tape can be used to secure the pattern back into position. On the other hand, sprayingtoo much will make it difficult to remove the pattern, If this occurs, simply use a hand held hair dryer to heat the glue, whichwill loosen the pattern allowing it to be easily removed.

HARDWOODS VS PLYWOODS Selecting the type of material you will use is very important for the final outcome of your project. All of the projects in thispattern book have been designed so that hardwoods, plywoods, or a combination can be used to create your work of art. Hardwoods have their advantages as well as their disadvantages. They come in a variety of species, colors and grain patterns,yet they are more time consuming requiring more sanding, are more likely to warp and are more expensive to use. Plywoods, on the other hand, are less expensive, require less sanding, and come in a variety of standard thicknesses. Theyalso are less likely to develop cracks or warp. We do, however, recommend that you use a top grade plywood without voids,such as the Baltic and Finnish birches. NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, choose stock that is 1/16” - 1/8” thick for the ornament projects in this book. If youare unable to purchase these plywoods from a local source, please contact The Berry Basket at 1-800-206-9009 for pricing.

PATTERN COPYING The patterns contained in this pattern book are intended to be your master patterns. We recommend making photo/xeroxcopies of the project pieces and then using a repositionable spray adhesive to adhere them to your work piece. Please be awarethat some copy machines may cause a slight distortion in size. This is more likely to occur on very large patterns. We highly recommend copying your patterns and using a repositionable spray adhesive to adhere them to your work piece,rather than tracing. It is easier, less time consuming, and far more accurate!

BLADE SELECTION There are many opinions pertaining to which blade to use with which type and thickness of material, as well as, with howintricate the design in the project is. The more time you put into scrolling, the more your choice of which blade to use willbecome personal preference. For the beginning scroller we make thefollowing recommendations to get you started:

Blade Size Recommended#2/0 or #2

#5 or #7

#7 or #9

Material Thickness1/16” - 1/4”

1/4” - 1/2”

1/2” - 3/4” or thicker

We highly recommend using Great American ScrollsawBlades for their high quality and unequalled performance.Several options in teeth configuration are available for cuttingin various types and thicknesses of material. Ask for them atyour local woodworking supply store or contactThe Berry Basket at 1-800-206-9009.

AUXILIARY TABLE Most scrollsaws on the market today have an opening in the table aroundthe blade that is much larger than what you really need. This often causessmall and delicate fretwork to break off on the downward stroke of the blade.An easy solution is to add a wooden auxiliary table to the top of the metaltable on your saw. To make an auxiliary table, choose a piece of 1/4” - 3/8” plywood similarto the size of your current saw’s table. If you choose, you can cut this plywoodto the same shape as the metal table on your saw, or any shape or size youprefer. However, we do recommend that you make the table larger than whatyou think you will need for the size of the projects you will make in thefuture. Next, set the auxiliary table on top of the metal table. From the undersideof the metal table, use a pencil to mark the location where the blade willfeed through. Then turn the auxiliary table over and drill a 1/16” - 1/8”diameter hole, or slightly larger than the blade you will be using. Finally, apply a couple of strips of double-sided carpet tape to the metaltable on each side of the blade. Then, firmly press the auxiliary table onto the double-sided carpet tape, making sure that the

blade is centered in the hole.

DRILLING STARTER HOLES When drilling starter holes it is best to drill close to a corner, rather than inthe middle of the waste areas, as it will take less time for the blade to reach thepattern line.

SANDING For most projects, it is best to sand the work piece prior to applying the paperpattern and cutting the design. Once you’ve cut the design, and removed the paperpattern, it may be necessary to lightly sand any glue residue remaining, alongwith any “fuzz” on the bottom side.

STACK CUTTING Stack cutting is fairly simple to do and can save you a lot of timewhen you have 2 or more identical pieces to cut for a project. If youare fairly new to scrollsawing and stack cutting, we recommend cuttingno more than a total thickness of 1/2” for best results. On projects with fairly simple shapes to cut out, 2 or 3 layers couldbe held together by double-sided tape, or by using spray glue on paperto sandwich between the work pieces. On more intricate projects we suggest using #18 wire nails or bradsslightly longer than the total thickness of the stack you are cutting. Tackthe nails into the waste areas you will cut out, along with a few aroundthe outside of the project. If the nail has gone through the bottom ofthe work piece, use a hammer to tap it flush, or use coarse sandpaper tosand the points flush with the bottom of the work piece. If you are stack cutting hardwoods, do not tack the nail too close tothe pattern line or it may cause the wood to split. Another option wouldbe to predrill for the nails with a slightly smaller drill bit so the nailwill fit snugly and hold the layers together securely.

SAWING THIN WOODS Occasionally you may find it difficult to control your workpiece when cutting in thin hardwoods or plywoods. The followingsuggestions should help to eliminate or reduce this problem.1. If you have a variable speed saw, reduce the speed to 1/2 to 3/4 of high speed.2. If you do not have a variable speed saw, it will help to stack cut 2 or more layers of your material to keep better control ofthe workpiece.3. For cutting any thickness of material it is very beneficial to keep at least one hand, if not both, partially touching the tablewith your fingers for better control.4. Using a smaller blade with more teeth per inch helps to slow down how fast the blade is cutting. But keep in mind that ifthe blade is leaving burn marks you will need to slow the speed down or use a blade with less teeth per inch.

FINISHING TECHNIQUES If you’ve made your project from hardwood, we recommend dipping your project in a dishpan type of container that containsa penetrating oil such as Watco, Tung, or others. After dipping, allow the excess oil to drain back into the pan and then followthe manufacturer’s instructions. If you have chosen to use plywood, such as Baltic Birch, you can use any of the wide variety of wood stains available onthe market. We do, however, recommend sanding the surface thoroughly, in order for the plywood to accept the stain moreevenly. As a final finish step, we highly recommend using a clear varathane type spray for a protective coating.

VEINING Veining is a simple technique that will bring a lifelike appearanceto your project. The veins of a leaf or the folds of clothing will lookmore realistic when this technique is incorporated. To vein, simply sawall solid black lines as indicated on the pattern. Some areas of the patternyou will be able to vein by sawing inward from the outside edge, whilein other areas you will need to drill a tiny starter hole for the blade.

HANGING THE ORNAMENTS As you view the patterns in the book, you will notice that some ofthe patterns do not have a circle indicating where to drill the hole forhanging. These patterns pertain mainly to ornaments that are notsymmetrical. To determine where to drill the hole, we recommend takinga length of string or ribbon, and taping it approximately where it mayhang best. This allows you to reposition the string without leaving anymarks or holes. Once you determine where to drill, remember to markyour master pattern in the book for future use.

HELP FOR BEGINNERS Only some of the basic scrollsaw techniques have been covered in the Tips and Techniques section. If you are new toscrollsawing, we highly recommend our pattern book and video set - Scroll Sawing Basics for more complete coverage on scrollsawing techniques. Please ask for it at your favorite woodworking store. If they are currently out of stock, ask them to specialorder it, or please contact The Berry Basket yourself at 1-800-206-9009 to order.

HARDWOOD LUMBER SOURCESIf you do not have a local source for your hardwood lumber, please contact the following suppliers and be sure to let them knowTHE BERRY BASKET sent you!

Good Hope Hardwoods1627 New London Rd.Landenberg, PA 19350610-274-8842

Sloan’s Woodshop3453 Callis Rd.Lebanon, TN 37090615-453-2222

Memphis HardwoodLumber6535 Church St.Memphis, NY 13112315-689-3949