The Winter 2016 issue of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts features a variety of projects, patterns, and features, as well as interesting techniques. This issue is a part of the regular magazine subscription. It is also available from your favorite retailer or from Fox Chapel Publishing, www.foxchapelpublishing.com, 1-800-457-9112.

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In This Issue:

Features:

Holiday Roundup

By Kathleen Ryan

Inspiration for a joyful holiday season

 

 

 

Contest Winners

Meet the winners of the Ornaments contest

 

Techniques

 

A Gift from the Magi

By Kathy Wise

Make these freestanding 3-D intarsia figures as a set or individual decorations

 

 

 

Layered Christmas Trees

By Sue Mey

Make a whole forest of custom trees for holiday decorating

 

 

 

Projects

 

Earring Box

By Carole Rothman

Add a base, dividers, and a decorative lid to turn a standard scrolled box into something special

 

 

Pocket Gumball Machine

By Levi Dojczman

Stuff this little design in your pocket for treats on the go

 

 

 

Father Christmas Wind Chime

By Paul Meisel

Make this seasonal outdoor decoration in an afternoon

 

 

 

Wooden Advent Wreath

By Paul Meisel

Painted accents highlight this elegant candleholder

 

 

 

Santa’s Clockwork Carriage

By Rolf Beuttenmuller

Clever device always points north

Click Here to watch the carriage in action

Patterns

 

Animal Portrait Patterns

By Jacob and Wayne Fowler

Bring your favorite critters home with these photo-realistic designs

Click Here for a bonus Rhino pattern

 

The Flash

By Al Baggetta

Build a simple organizer to hold your flash drives and SD cards

 

 

 

Simple Mixer

By Dave Van Ess

An easy and kid-friendly design

Click Here to see the mixer in action

 

 

One-Handed Book Holder

By Dan Bowe

Make this clever aide with a few simple tools

 

 

 

Word Art Candleholders

By Sue Mey

Skip the cards and send these inspirational messages instead

 

 

 

3-D Nativity Scene

By Sue Mey

Layered design adds depth to a classic Christmas scene

 

 

 

Dancing Angels

By Sue Mey

Brighten any room with this playful duo

 

 

 

Spiral Ornament

By David Holkeboer

Use compound-cutting techniques to make a spring-shaped icicle

Click here for bonus unusual Spiral Ornaments patterns

 

 

Compound-Cut Snowmen

By Sue Mey

Simple designs make for endless possibilities

 

 

 

Christmas Cookie Puzzle

By Chuck MacKnee

Seasonal design makes a surprisingly challenging puzzle

Click Here for a bonus Star Puzzle pattern

 

 

Sleepy Snowman Ornament

By Sue Mey

This happy fellow encourages you to fall asleep fast on Christmas Eve

 

 

 

Web Exclusives

 

Santa’s Clockwork Carriage Video

Watch the carriage meander across a table while Santa keeps pointing North

 

 

 

 

Simple Mixer Video

Watch the mixer twirl ingredients into batter in minutes

 

 

 

 

Bonus Animal Portrait Patterns

Download the pattern for a rhino portrait

 

 

 

 

Bonus Christmas Cookie Puzzle Patterns

Download the pattern for a star-shaped puzzle

 

 

 

 

Bonus Spiral Ornament Patterns

Download more patterns for unusual spiral ornaments