Creative Woodworks & crafts 2005-09, страница 13

SUPPLIES

Wood: Baitic birch plywood—one piece 1 /8" x

12-11/16" x 9-7/8'' Tools: scroll saw with No. 2/0 spiral blades; drill

with assorted bits; square Temporary-bond spray adhesive or Removable Adhesive Paper

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Introduction

We all have our childhood heroes, and mine were, and still are, the authors and illustrators of clcssic horse stories, such as Walter t-arley, Marguerite Henry, Anna Sewell, and Sam Savitt. I have accumulated a rather large library of their works and books as I anxiously await the day when I can read these cherished stories to my own daughter. I remember checking out the Black Stallion so many times from our library that the borrower card for the book was almost completely filled with my name!

Mr. Savitt's works inspired my realistic approach to drawing horses, and therein everything else I draw. I lis artistry flared my imagination to run with the characters in the books he illustrated. I will never outgrow my childhood dreams of being Alec, riding like the wind on the back of the mighty Black Stallion, with nc saddle or bridle.

With this pattern, I wanted to capture the gentle and curious lock of a gorgeous stallion os he gracefully arches his reck over the paddock fence. I named him "Whiskers," suggesting that the most insignificant part of this magnificent animal is his most endearing feature! His ears are pricked toward at cttcntion. os if to soy, "Do you have something for me?" Whether I'm bringing him a ccrrot, cn apple, or simply a loving pat and kiss for his satin muzzle, fie is happy to see me. Of all the positions I have seen horses .assume such as rearing, buckirg, rurning, or prancing, this is by far my favorite, fhere is nothing as heartwerming as my horse warmly nickering to me as I approach.

Whiskers is just one of my rrary designs that feature horses, and my unending admiration for these noble creatures is matched by my admiration for the storytellers and illustrators of my youth who were able to bring their tales of horses to life for me.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using your metfiod of choice, apply your pattern to the clean surface of your wood. We use Removable Adhesive Paper for ALL of our scrolling projects. Although we have listed only cne piece of l/S"-thick wood in the supplies list, we usually stack cut about six boards of l/8"-thlck Baltic birch plywood for stability and enhanced productivity. We apply doublc-sidcd tape fo the four corners of the wood.

Clear packaging tape Wood glue

Sandpaper, assorted grits Block spray paint

Ready-made frame. 10" x 13" or 11" x 14'

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staying clear "of the pattern. These pdrficular boards were cut to fit the inside of ready-mode frames.

No matter which pattern application method you use, it is a good idea to apply 2"- or 3"-wide clear packaging tape over the entire top of your pattern. This simple and inexpensive step will lengthen the life of your blades because it helps to keep them cooler by lubricating them while you cut. Do not wrap tape around to the bottom of your wood as this could make your board(s) uneven or take your blade out of square. Moke sure your blade is square, and check this frequently while scrolling.

Pre-drill all your holes and make starter holes at the end of all the single lines, such as the lines within the fence. Cut out the smeller areas first. Kerr/ cut this pattern following the usual "center-working-out" method. I rccommend cutting out the biggest areas last. Of course, let your own experience guide your hands ond direct your blades, and heve some fun with this pattern!

When you are finished, gently pry the bocrds opart. For those of you who have discovered the ease of working with Removable Adhesive Paper, just peel off the pattern! Otherwise, remove your pattern using your preferred method and clean the wood surfacc. Sand the back of the board.

For a backer you con use the cardboard that comes with the frame spray painted black (as shown in this exarn-p/e), a piece of birch board spray painted black, or choose your own color combination of materials and frcrnes. Glue your finished piece to the backer and frame as desired.

We are SKWoodWorfcs, which stands tor "Shelli Kerry Woodworks." Visit our website at www.skwocdworks.com. Check us out every now and agcin for updates from us from around the barr.. I draw in standard 8 1/2" x 11"letter-size patterns for easy copying, cutting, mounting end framing. We sell the adhesive paper, finished pieces, and pcitterns off cf our website. Fcr more information, visit us cn fhe web, or send a SASE fo: SKWood Works, P.O. Box 583, Pleasant View, TN 37146. Pattern requests ond suggestions are a/ways welcome! jfj

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