Woodimals: Creative Animal Puzzles for the Scroll Saw

Woodimals are fun and creative puzzles made in the shapes of countless animals from around the world. This title helps you turn your workshop into a classroom for your children or grandchildren and present them with an engaging and interactive learning experience. How Do You Spell Fun? W-o-o-d-i-m-a-l! Woodimals are entertaining puzzles made in the shapes of familiar animals that incorporate the letters of the animal's name right in the design. They put a delightful spin on the classic scroll saw puzzle by appealing to two different levels of perception at once-the shape of the creature plus a clever presentation of its name. Woodimal creator Jim Sweet shows you how to make 56 of his most intriguing critters in this pattern-packed book. Woodimals spells fun for all ages. Educational, decorative and enjoyable, they provide hours of fun for anyone with a scroll saw who likes to make wooden puzzles. Turn your workshop into a classroom for your children or grandchildren, and present them with an engaging and interactive learning experience. These interlocking animal puzzles make perfect gifts for young children just learning how to read. The books starts out with two step-by-step projects to introduce you to the basics of scrolling and mounting a Woodimal puzzle, along with recommendations about the types of wood to use, adding details, and finishing. The patterns are drawn in fine lines, making cutting with a thin scroll saw blade both easy and achievable. Inside you'll find 56 creative animal puzzle patterns, including: - Popular Pets-Golden Retriever, Labrador, and Poodle Patterns - Farm Animals-Rooster, Cow, and Horse Patterns - Sea Creatures-Dolphin, Whale, and Shark Patterns - Woodland Wildlife-Deer, Wolf, and Fox Patterns - American Classics-Bison, Eagle, and Bear Patterns - Exotic Animals-Flamingo, Giraffe, and Tiger Patterns Get creative with your scroll saw and dive into the world of woodimals. Woodimals are fun and creative puzzles made in the shapes of countless animals from around the world. Each puzzle incorporates the name of its animal into its design, resulting in a piece that is both engaging and entertaining. Woodimals make perfect gifts and are excellent projects to create for young children just learning how to read. You can turn your workshop into a classroom for your children or grandchildren and present them with an engaging and interactive learning experience. Woodimals come in all shapes, including creatures from the sea like dolphins and exotic animals like the camel.