Alphicons: 32 Alphabet Patterns for the Scroll Saw (Fox Chapel Publishing) Ready-to-Cut Artistic Letters to Customize Any Woodworking Project; Themes Include Leaves, Chess, Hearts, Pumpkins, and More - Softcover

David Van Ess

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565239946 ISBN 13: 9781565239944

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2018

Synopsis

Expand your woodworking vocabulary with this ready-to-cut pattern library of artistic alphabets!

• 32 complete pattern sets of scroll saw-friendly alphabets
• 3 bonus DIY alphabets can be used to cut letters inside any favorite shape
• Patterns combine the letter within themed shapes like pumpkins, flowers, bells, chess pieces, Christmas trees and more
• Personalize any woodworking project with your unique messages and monograms
• Customize signs, nameplates, mobiles, centerpieces, picture frames, refrigerator magnets, and more

Use this ready-to-cut pattern library of artistic alphabets to customize any woodworking project with your own unique messages!

Alphicons features 32 complete scroll-friendly alphabets that put a delightful spin on the traditional ABCs. Each monogram combines the shape of the letter within a clever presentation of a theme. From pumpkins, cats, and football helmets to trophies, hearts, and Christmas trees, use these patterns to craft messages that are as engaging as they are informative.

Personalize your world with signs, nameplates, mobiles, centerpieces, picture frames, refrigerator magnets and so much more. Or take your inventiveness to a new level with the bonus DIY alphabets at the back of the booklet—simply place one of these versatile letters inside your favorite shape and cut accordingly.

With Alphicons, you'll never be at a loss for words again!

PLEASE NOTE: The first printing of this title was missing two pages containing four patterns: Cat, Snowman, Cross, and Wreath. If you have received a first printing copy missing patterns, please contact Fox Chapel Publishing at customerservice@foxchapelpublishing.com to receive the missing patterns free of charge.

About this title

About the Author

Dave Van Ess is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine. He is a retired engineer living in Chandler, Ariz. Dave has been woodworking for 40 years and scrolling for 30. He is the president of Arizona Woodworkers (a greater Phoenix area woodworking club) and volunteers one day a week teaching woodworking to four-year-olds at a local daycare.

From the Back Cover

Expand Your Woodworking Vocabulary

Use this ready-to-cut pattern library of artistic alphabets to customize any woodworking project with your own unique messages. Alphicons features 32 complete scroll-friendly alphabets that put a delightful spin on the traditional ABCs.

Each monogram combines the shape of the letter within a clever presentation of a theme. From pumpkins and football helmets to trophies, hearts and Christmas trees, use these patterns to craft messages that are as engaging as they are informative.

Personalize your world with signs, nameplates, mobiles, centerpieces, picture frames, refrigerator magnets and so much more. Or take your inventiveness to a new level with the bonus DIY alphabets at the back of the booklet—simply place one of these versatile letters inside your favorite shape and cut accordingly.

Never be at a loss for words again!

Edition details

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1565239946
• ISBN 13: 9781565239944
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 36