Seaside Intarsia Projects: 8 Stunning & Simple Scroll Saw Designs

Escape to the sea with your scroll saw!

• Compilation of fun nautical-themed intarsia scroll saw projects from the archives of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine
• Helpful opener on scroll saw basics, safety, tools, and fundamental techniques
• 8 sea-inspired projects, including tropical fish, starfish, a pelican, hermit crab, lighthouse, beach scene, and more
• Step-by-step instructions with coordinating photography, materials lists, full-size patterns, and expert tips
• Contributors include leading scroll saw artists Janette Square, Brad and Hazel Eklund, Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, and others

The ultimate source of inspiration for scrollers with a love for the ocean, Seaside Intarsia Projects is a best-of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts collection of eight beautiful ocean- and beach-themed designs!

From a simple starfish to a more challenging seahorse, these fun, nautical projects are sure to build your intarsia skills as you channel summer skies and salty air! Featuring step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, full-size patterns, painting and finishing tips, and expert guidance, you'll also find a helpful opening refresher on the basics, including safety, working with patterns, and squaring your table.

Scroll saw seashells, fish, hermit crabs, pelicans, tranquil scenes, and more with this must-have project booklet! Original designs are by leading scroll saw artists Janette Square, Brad and Hazel Eklund, Kathy Wise, Judy Gale Roberts, Frank Droege, Anatoly Obelets, and Patrick Wayner.

Practice your intarsia and create fresh, beachy scenes in wood with your scroll saw, with Seaside Intarsia Projects!

Judy Gale Roberts is widely recognized as the driving force behind the revival of intarsia as a popular art form. She is largely responsible for reviving intarsia from the 15th century and leading its international resurgence. Judy began creating intarsia pieces in the 1970s and has been inducted into WOOD magazine's Woodworking Hall of Fame. She is co-author of several intarsia books, including Wildlife Intarsia; Intarsia Workbook; Easy to Make Inlay Wood Projects Intarsia; Intarsia Artistry in Wood; and Small Intarsia. Judy teaches intarsia classes at her studio in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, and presents intarsia seminars throughout the country.

Kathy Wise has been sculpting dogs and animals professionally for more than 25 years. Much of her time is now spent in the woodshop and art studio working on new and exciting designs for intarsia artists to cut and enjoy. Kathy is a frequent contributor to Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts.

Janette Square, of Eugene, Ore., specializes in wildlife and pet intarsia projects.