Woodworker's Journal 1984-8-2, страница 47

that this is a good time to rummage around the scrap bin.

All the brooches are made in basically the same way. Transfer the full size profde to your stock, then cut out with a coping or band saw. The half-moon, heart, star and bow-tie are simply shaped as shown using a file and sandpaper. Use 220 grit for the final sanding. Follow the same steps to make the rose, but use a small half-round gouge to carve the petals.

Make a shallow mortise in the back of each brooch so that a bar pin can be fastened with epoxy glue. Bar pins (with a safety catch) can be ordered from Spore Handicrafts, 12195 U.S. 12 West, White Pigeon, MI 49099. A set of six (% in. long) will cost 35<t. Order part number 1-JF114, Two coats of a good penetrating oil will complete the project, WvJ

As woodworkers, we know that wood, unlike any other material, has a hard-to-define quality that makes it special. A brooch made of molded plastic has little appeal. But a brooch made from wood is different. No matter how many are made, no two will be alike; not in shape, or color, or texture. Each brooch, then, is a little unique and we think that has much to do with their appeal.

These brooches have something else that many woodworkers will find appealing — they don't take very long to make. The half-moon shape can be made in just a few minutes, and the heart and star won't take much longer. The bowtie takes about an hour, while two hours should be enough for the rose.

All five brooches are made from Vi in. thick stock. Use whatever kind of wood suits your fancy, keeping in mind

Wooden Brooches