Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-09, страница 32

Pattern Located in Full Size Pattern Section No. 1!

A Sample: Oriental Dragon Suncatcher

Bonus Project

pattern by Jacob Fowler, cut and finished by Wayne Fowler

Introduction

This is a very straightforward piece, as it will cut in one continuous line and has no interior fret cuts. Besides cutting with a scroll saw, all you have to do is drill a small hole (as indicated on the pattern) before you start cutting to hang the piece when it is finished.

The finished dragon was cut from a piece of local Ontario cherry with a bit of lighter sapwood on one side. It came from my local supplier, Edgar Werner. Because the pattern lends itself so well to reduction and enlargement, I have cut it as large as 15"-long (from 3/4" paduk) and as small as 6" from cherry. Almost all of the pieces have sold at shows first time out. The dragon shown here is 9-1/2" long,

and would look great if made from any red or gold wood with character lines.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make a photocopy of the pattern and glue it to the wood. This design has many stress points; thinner material would break very easily, which is why I recommend using thicker-than-normal wood for the suncatcher. I use clear packing tape on top of the pattern to reduce the burn from the tight turns you will have to make cutting the pattern. For cutting, I use a No. 5 or No. 2 reverse tooth blade to reduce chipping on the bottom face of the piece (especially because of the many sharp points).

fit • Creative Woodworks S. Crafts September 2004