Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-03, страница 21

Patterns Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1

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birth is the primary factor in determining that person's personality traits, physical and mental attributes, and degree of success and happiness throughout his or her lifetime.

The twelve animals in the zodiac cycle are the rat or mouse, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, sna<e, horse, ram or goal, monkey, rooster, dog and boar or pig. Given the neighbor

hood in which we live, we have seen many variations on the Chinese animal symbols and we decided to adapt these twelve animal symbols to scroll saw patterns. We make them in two sizes to sell at local craft sales, and early indications are that they will be a very successful sales item for us for years to come. Several of the symbols, continued on page 22

SUPPLIES

Wood: hardwood (preferably cherry, mahogany, paduk or other red woodj—one piece 3/4" to 1" thick x 8" x 7" (for horse) and one piece 3/4" to I" thick x 6" x 7" (for rooster); com-plementary 3/4" hardwood (e.g. oak)-—one piece 3-1/2" x 6-1/2" (for the rooster base) and one piece 3-1/8" x 8" (for the horse base); thin dowel—approx. 2, (optional) Tools: scroll saw with a No. 2R and/or 5R blade; fixed disc or belt sander with fine or extrafine (120/220) disc or belt; access to photocopier Temporary-bond spray adhesive such as

3M 111 adhesive Clear packing tape Sandpaper—1/4 sheet of 220-grit Glue

Finish of choice