Making Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles: Creating Heirlooms from Photos & Other Favorite Images (Fox Chapel Publishing) - Softcover

Ross, Charlie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1565234804 ISBN 13: 9781565234802

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

A New Twist to Puzzle Making and Puzzle Solving

Puzzle maker Charlie Ross personalizes puzzle making by sharing with you, different methods to add your own creative touch to this popular scroll saw woodworking project.

From learning to convert a favorite digital photo, art print or other image onto a wooden jigsaw puzzle, to mastering his three puzzle making methods of strip cutting, stair step cutting, and freeform cutting, you, whether a beginner or experienced, can move at your own pace in practicing each technique.

Ross also includes designs for brain busting puzzles with imbedded hidden objects, no corners, and other clever techniques. Includes tricks and tips for scroll saw woodworkers to make personalized and challenging puzzles from photos and digital images.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

As woodworking projects go, there's nothing more fun than a puzzle. Now, with the help of Making Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles and the creative mind of puzzle maker Charlie Ross, you can have fun creating special jigsaw puzzles using your favorite photos. From learning to convert a favorite digital photo, art print or other image onto a wooden jigsaw puzzle, to mastering his three puzzle-making methods of strip cutting, stair-step cutting, and free form cutting, you can move at your own pace in practicing each technique. Ross also includes ingenious designs for brain-busting puzzles with imbedded hidden objects, no corners, and other clever techniques. Making a personalized puzzle for your next project will keep your family and friends entertained for hours, while at the same time create an heirloom for generations to come.

About the Author:

Charlie Ross is a second-generation puzzle maker who is currently retired from a career in Occupational Safety-a subject which is the author of one book and many articles which have been published in professional journals.

About this edition

• Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1565234804
• ISBN 13: 9781565234802
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 104