26 Dec 2008
25 Dec 2008
Allison - Revised by Handi.
Voila Madame!
"Allison" in Thuluth Script.
BTW... the Rooster joke is one I'll be telling the whole week!
Many thanks to Handi for revising the initial pattern, and producing a most elegant result.
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Handi's Going East
Hi Handi,
I thought you might like having your name written in Arabic Calligraphy.
First is Handi in Thuluth script
Second is a repetition of it in Nastaliq script at every fifth of a circle (that' every 72°).
You should notice that I have modified the "Ha" letter (equiv. to "H") to make the pattern fully scrollable.
That's all buddy, be well.
One fEZ.
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24 Dec 2008
14 Dec 2008
Portrait Puzzle : A Joan.
A trop vouloir philosopher...
Tu sais Joan, la vie c'est comme un grand puzzle.
Au début on a bien toutes les pièces, qu'on s'empresse de coller les unes aux autres, souvent sans succès. Des fois on pense a consulter l'image de la vie idéale pour nous aider reconstituer chacun notre puzzle. Mais on perd patience et pensons que les recettes toutes prêtes c'est pour les autres. Alors on revient à nos pièces. Des fois elles s’emboîtent parfaitement les unes au autres, et d'autres fois non. Il y en a même qui une fois emboîtées, donnent une image bizarre. D'autre plus vicieuses, mises côte à côte, nous apparaissent si bien ensemble qu'on veut à tout prix les unir pour finalement comprendre qu'il faudrait en casser un bout pour que ça marche. Certains d'entre nous finirons leur puzzle à temps, d'autre baisseront les bras après avoir constitué des îlots éparses et incompréhensibles, d'autres aux cas tout particuliers, n'auront même pas l'occasion de toucher leurs pièces, que d'autres personnes, qui par excès d'amour qui par manque d'estime, manipuleront à leur place. Les accomplis eux pourront finir le leur, puis plus tard aiderons d'autres à comprendre ce qu'est le puzzle de la vie.
Voici le tient il n'a que douze pièces mais c'est quand même un puzzle.
D’ailleurs avec le temps, tu verras, il y en aura de plus en plus.
Un amateur de puzzle...
13 Dec 2008
Antoine's Dolphin Puzzle
4 Dec 2008
Arabic Calligraphy : Takbir
Reused some pattern previously posted in this Blog, but with my special coating and a decent frame.
Pleased many...
Know more about Takbir and Arabic Expressions...
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One More Swallow!
Apparently, Spring is not far...
I've changed my mind, this is the one Val's going to be mailed...
Want to save the free pattern to your computer? Just click here!
Fish Puzzle
For Mohammed Yanis...
To download the free pattern, please use this link : http://myscrollsawprojects.blogspot.com/2008/11/fish-puzzle.html
Colours and Shapes Puzzle
27 Nov 2008
Fish Puzzle
20 Nov 2008
Fretwork Scroll Sawn Shelf for My Better Half (2) ('2' is for the shelf of course...)
18 Nov 2008
Pomegranate in a Vase free Pattern
11 Nov 2008
9 Nov 2008
Dome and Minaret Lamp (Try 2)
I have reduced the number of piece for a single lamp to less than half, compared with the previous attempt.
Today was "Router" day, which I've used to make grooves in the corners, that could hold the panel together.
I have managed to scroll the four panels out in one go, using adhesive tape.
With the previous pattern, heat from the light bulb caused the tip of the minaret to bend out.
I thought I'd use some glue, but finally remedied to this, by leaving a junction between the minaret and the top arch of the panel.
No need to glue, the minaret is nice and straight.
This however, gave me a second whole in the pattern (speaking of removing/mounting the scroll saw blade, of course), but I had to choose the lesser of two.
I have changed the glass colour too, for a warmer ambiance.
8 Nov 2008
Dome and Minaret Lamp
This project needed quiet an easy scrolling work.
As you can see the pattern is very simple.
Tough many were happy with the general idea and result, it is obvious -after having been through all the making process of this lamp - that many things could have been done in a more "Elegant" way.
Improvisation doesn't always give the expected results but improves self-confidence.
I believe that the next attempt will be "The best I could ever make" (at that moment ;•) ).
6 Nov 2008
Wood Profile Box
3 Nov 2008
Running Bear (with simplified stand)
31 Oct 2008
Briar Wood Star
Briar wood is a very hard wood to cut, but stands filing and carving very well.
It is generally used for smoking pipe making.
I'm very happy with the result and someone in the house is very happy that those horrible things found 3 years ago are no longer on the top shelf of our bookcase.
• Material : Briar Wood, Bruyère, شطبة
• Scrolling time : 10 mn.
• Carving time : 20 mn (using needle files).
• Finish : Sandpaper then Oil.
• Application/usage : Absolutely no idea.
Any idea?
22 Oct 2008
Miter Box
19 Oct 2008
Pomegranate
Material : Plywood.
I love Pomegranates.
In Algeria we call them Rom-mane.
Mother used to tell me with a smile, not to drop one grain of the fruit, if I wanted to go to Paradise.
The grains are called Arils, where flesh covers the seed.
The best Pomegranates are the ones with tender seeds.
Tender enough to be eaten.
18 Oct 2008
Allahou Akbar
Script type : Thuluth.
Scrolling time : 1 h.
"Allahou Akbar", means God (Allah) is Greater.
Note that many translations use "Greatest" instead...
"Akbar" means greater.
I like the usage of the Comparative against the Superlative...
Thinking of anything you'd consider great?... Then God is Greater.
"Allahou Akbar" is first call to Prayer.
Download the Pattern below...
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17 Oct 2008
Fretwork Scroll Sawn Shelf for My Better Half
15 Oct 2008
A Labrador
All though I don't like dogs very much.
Well they don't like me in fact, or the way I dress...
This is a Labrador Retriever.
Labs are exceptionally affable, gentle, intelligent, energetic and good natured, and are generally considered good companions for people of all ages (including a high level of patience and tolerance for children making them both excellent companions and working dogs.
Although somewhat boisterous if untrained, Labrador Retrievers respond well to praise and positive attention, and are considerably "food and fun" oriented. These dogs are loyal and good with little children. They may be used in shows. With training, the Labrador is one of the most dependable, obedient and multi-talented breeds in the world.
12 Oct 2008
9 Oct 2008
8 Oct 2008
2 Oct 2008
Olive Leaf and Fruit Bottle Pattern
I used an old Table Tennis Bat.
You can see the Final Work here.
30 Sept 2008
Like a Flower in a Pot
God loved the flowers and invented soil. Man loved the flowers and invented vases. ~Variation of a saying by Jacques Deval (God loved the birds and invented trees. Man loved the birds and invented cages.)
Scroll Saw and Grinder Work on Masonite (Isorel).
Light Varnish Finish.