Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-06, страница 12

Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

Kitten Suncatcher

designed by Jacob Fowler, cut and finished by Wayne Fowler

SUPPLIES

Wood: hardwood (in "cat colors," e.g., brown oak, mulberry or similar brown or orange wood)—one piece 1/4" to 1/2" thick x 10-1/2" x 7-1/2"

Tools: scroll saw with a No. 2R and/or 5R blade; drill with assorted bits, including a small drill bit (e.g. 3/64"); fixed disc or belt sander with fine or extra fine (120/220) disc or belt; access to photocopier Temporary-bond spray adhesive (such as3M

777 adhesive) Clear packaging tape Paint thinner

1 /4 sheet of 220-grit sandpaper Fishing line or thin cord (for hanging) Finish oil of choice

. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ you have drilled the guide holes and cut out the fret

Introduction pieces, use a solvent such as paint thinner to remove

My son Jacob and I have had a number of discussions the paper pattern. Let the piece dry before you sand

about what sells at craft shows. I personally like cats, the two faces and the four edges on a disc or belt

and so do many of my customers. At a recent sale, I sander. I find that then using a 1/4 sheet of 220-grit sand-

took 50 simple cat puzzles and sold over 40, so I think paper is a good way to remove any remaining burrs

Jacob finally got the message: Cats sell! and to round the edges lightly in order to give the piece

Very shortly afterwards he designed this great Kitten a more finished look. Clean the kitten using your favorite

Suncatcher that makes a wonderful gift for a cat per- tool of choice (I use a clean paintbrush). Finish with a

son. More importantly, I expect it to be a good seller in thin oil to seal the inner edges (I use either walnut or

my Christmas craff sales. It can be stack cut two at a tung oil).

time, which makes it easy to cut in quantity. I expect the Use about 12" (longer if it will hang in a big window)

finished piece to sell in the $20 range at sales, particular- of fishing line (we use 6- to 10-lb. clear line so it doesn't

ly at Christmas, as it makes a very unique gift for people distract the eye from the kitten) to hang the Suncatcher

who like cats and are difficult to buy gifts for. from the two guide holes on either side of the point at

The kitten shown was cut from mulberry, but any the top of the piece, brown or orange wood with character lines will make a

great orange kitten. Since cats come in all colors, most Send questions concerning this project to: Wayne

other woods with some character will also work well. Fowler, 33 Longmeadow Cres, Markham, Ontario,

Also, most wood between 1 /4" and 1 /2" thick will work. Canada L3R 356. Email: fantasiesisaw@rogers.com

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