Making Scroll Saw Portrait Patterns
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2020
- On this week's show, I demonstrate my method of hand drawn scroll saw portraits. I hope you enjoy the show and try it for yourself.
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I couldn't help but smile when I saw your light box. I made one almost identical to it, even down to the lights lol! I wish I could send you a picture. You'd laugh it's so close, in fact I thought for a minute how'd he get my box lol! Works quite well by the way!
I have since built a new Light box and although my old one worked really well for many years, it just took up too much space in an already over packed shop. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your story. I love it. Great minds thing alike.
Already have the light table, drafting tools, decent camera and printer. I had wondered about portraits, and now I know. Thank you!
You're very welcome Drake. Glad I could help. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I absolutely love this thanks so much. I'm more determined to buy a scroll saw. Love it....love it.
You're very welcome Sheila. I hope that you do get a scroll saw. If (I mean when) you do get one, please don't hesitate to ask any questions that you may have. I have just added a scroll saw section to my website and I'm hoping that over time it will grow and help folks like yourself who want to get into and learn scrolling. If you are interested in the section, you can visit acutabovewoodworkings.com to check it out. Thanks for tuning in and fort h kind words.
Brilliant Kenny you made it look so simple , and then explained it is , I've often wondered if there was some software to do this ,but your way is so much better and practically free .
I will be trying this out as soon as i can thanks for the demonstration and great videos
You're very welcome Mark. I hope you do try it for yourself. I think you will be surprised at how simple it really is. Good luck with your pattern making and your scrolling. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Fantastic video. At my age, I relate more to light boxes and windows than computer programs, so this technique is wonderful. I can also see that it can be used to make patterns other than portraits. Thank you so much.
You're very welcome Rita. I'm glad that you liked the show. Good luck with you pattern making and thanks for tuning in to the show.
Another very informative video. Thank you Kenny.
Glad you liked it Ray. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you so much Kenny.. I learned a lot from this video.
Glad to hear that you found the video useful David. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
That is cool idea, thank you for sharing great video 👍🏼
You're very welcome Tomas. I'm glad that you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you for sharing this!
You're very welcome Sheila. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thank you! Watched your video this morning and tried your techniques this afternoon.
I hope your efforts were successful Vicki. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave your comment.
@@acutabove_woodworkings i wish I knew how to share a photo with you. I think I got very credible images of my two great granddaughters. Proof that we are never too old to learn!
@@vickierickson3402 You can always email the channel at acutabove_woodworking@hotmail.com Vicki. Either that or you can send a PM on the channel's Facebook page.
Great tutorial.
Thanks for this!
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Great hints, thanks
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Hey there Kenny:
I think that was amazing. I could see how everything came together as you cut out the dark areas. I've wondered for awhile how this process takes place. The more dark areas that are removed, the more the facial features take on a personalilty. Thank you for posting this tutorial.
Best wishes,
Chuck
PS: You left out your trade mark. (the earings).
Glad that you enjoyed the show Chuck. It's not a very difficult process and you can make it as detailed or as simple as you like. I went with simple this time so the earrings got left out. LOL. Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave a comment. It's very much appreciated.
Very good. Great video 👍
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A great video. Thanks for sharing.
Glad that you liked it Casey. Thanks for tuning in to the show. You know I appreciate it.
nice job Kenny, thanks for sharing
You're very welcome. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I'm glad I found this, my grandson wants me to make a picture of his favourite wrestler.
Good luck with making your pattern and cutting Mark. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than willing to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Kenny this was a great video again this week , thank you.
Glad that you enjoyed it Raymond. Thank you for tuning in and taking the time to leave me a comment. I truly appreciate it.
Excellent video. well done. Thank you
You're very welcome Steve. I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave the kind words.
Your videos are so exceptionally beneficial, thank you very, very much.
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Looks great. Thank you.
Glad that you like it Brian. Thanks for tuning in.
Another great video
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Thanks 👍
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Great video ! Thank you for sharing this
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Awesome!!! Im going to make a light box! Thank you for making this video!!
You're very welcome. There is a tutorial on making a light box on my channel if you are interested. Thanks for tuning in.
Great video!
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This one really helpful, thanks
Glad that you liked it Kasa. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great done!
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I needed this today, waiting for my s.saw to arrive. Last week I so happened to find an exray/light box at Savers. Thank you!
You're very welcome. I hope your saw arrives soon. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can.
@@acutabove_woodworkings it arrived!!!
I've got flying Dutch blades coming, but may have skip over to Ace for some Olson's until then. Stand arrives tomorrow. I have the Dewalt 788. I do pyrography and plan to blend both into my art.
@@acutabove_woodworkings question:
Do you paste wax your plate surface?
I've seen videos that show, I bought some, curious if you do it also?
I've watched your vid over AND over and each time I find myself improving. Any more tutorials? You're an excellent communicator and teacher. Thank you.
There are plenty of tutorials on the channel for a variety of techniques. Is there a certain tutorial that you would like to see me produce? Thanks for tuning in to the show
Awesome tutorial!
Glad that you liked it Geri. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Great video! I’ve been looking for something that I can make on the scroll saw that’s somewhat different and more personalized. I think most everyone would like a picture of themselves or a loved one that’s cut into wood. Thanks for the video lesson in how to do it. I can’t wait to give it a try.
Just take your time and you will do just fine. Good luck on your project and if you have any questions along the way, feel free to ask. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Amazing !
Glad that you liked it Hanson. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
I've had a Craftsman Scroll saw table for several years now and never really got into using it... yet.. When I was in the Air Force, up in Fairbanks, AK (Eielson AFB) they had a Skills Development Center where I got a part time job, running the store from after work at my day job until around 9pm each night. They had an engraver they used for engraving small brasse plates to mount on trophies and such. Then, talked my boss into getting a laser engraver. It even came with a rotary device where you could put a coffee muf or 20mm A10 Cannon shells in it and engrave whatever you wanted to on that. I even got to a point where I was working with the lady that did framing of artwork and I was able to use the laswer engraver to engrave things like sled dog footprints on the matting itself and not even cut through the matting.. The prints were usually sled dog prints for the Yukon Quest sled dog race from Fainrbanks to Nome, AK.
I loved using that thing and combined with the rotart engraver (Which I still used for Trophy plates, I could pretty muc engrave anything I could get a graphic of. Cigar boxes were great for engraving as well.
I sure miss working there and had a great team that worked with me but, as for all the trophies and plaques, I made every one of them for over 3 years before moving on to my next assignment.
I could actually take a picture of you and engrave that right onto a wooden place or some matting and the laser would adjust the depth of the cuts based on the colors of the image.
For now, I'll get into the scroll saw though. I've still got my eyes out for a decent table top engraver.
With the rotary attachment. I could scan your image, put a coffee cup on the rotary attachment and engrave your picture on a coffee mug or pretty much anything else you wanted it on.
The key thing to remember is that the laser will engrave wood and matting but, if you put a piece of metal (Like the canon shells, I'd try to tell them to leave the OF Green color on the shells but, they never did that and the shells were aluminimum (I think) and the laser wouldn't make a mark in them.
Good times.. With todays technology, you can pick up a small 8.5x11 engraver and have a great tool for making quick signs at craft fairs and such.
That image you have in your video could be laser engraved in about 5 minutes time..
Thanks for tuning in to the show and for chiming in with your story. Sounds like you had the laser engraving down to a system. Well done.
I prefer the drawing . It’s more unique and personal . But I’m no artist. I have done a few. Always changing a line here or there. But it sure beats a computer doing it for u. Great job.
Sometimes, old school is the best way to go about it. Thanks for tuning in Scott and for taking the time to leave your comment.
great idea! i use to do this as a kid with glass top end table that i would put a lamp in then trace comic book characters
Definitely the same concept and works just as well. Thanks for tuning in to the show and for taking the time to chime in with your comment. It's appreciated.
Very cool bud 👍
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I love your videos.Julien
That's nice of you to say Julien, Thanks for tuning in and for taking the time to leave the kind words.
Awesome thanks!
You're very welcome Charles. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hi Ken, I was watching your Scrollsaw Portrait video, that is something that I do myself I have made portraits for friends and my grand nephew, I would really like to show you, I do the the light box method, I have seen others getting on the computer and start using software, I personally like tracing paper with a light box, your channel is very informative Thanks Alan Wasserman, yes I'm the 1 about the chess board
I'd love to see your portraits Alan. You can share pictures with me on the channel's Facebook page if you like. facebook.com/kennyearrings1/
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great video Kenbo
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Awesome!
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That was well done. Had to definitely study exactly what you actually cutout and the veining lines.
Glad that you found it useful Kevin. Thanks for tuning in and for the kind words on the show.
great idea and great video thanks for this sir...
i do this in photoshop but now i want to try this..
Glad that you liked it. Good luck with your project and thanks for tuning in to the show.
you are good! Very kind! Thanks
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Great I had no idea how better go try it now hope mine turns out as good as yours thank you
Well good luck on your pattern making Mervyn. I hope that you are happy with it. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks
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DUDE! I love this idea! Idk why I didn't think of this a long time ago.. The first person I thought of making a portrait of is my deceased grandpa and giving it to my grandma for her birthday. Thanks for taking the time to explain how to do it. You've earned yourself a new subscriber.
👊🏼😎👍🏼
Welcome aboard. Glad to have you as a subscriber. I'm glad that you liked the pattern process. Oddly enough, one of the first patterns I ever made was of my grandparents as well. Good luck with your pattern and your cutting. I hope it works out and I'd love to see it when you are done.
@@acutabove_woodworkings I'd love to show it to you.. what's your email and I'll send a pic when it's done.. 😎
@@Ron-zu3qp you can always send pictures of your work to kennye@acutabovewoodworkings.com.
Great video
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Nice work
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NO COMMENT!🤣🤣🤣
(Keep up the good work)
No comment?!?!?!?!? You're losing your touch Jeff. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.
Brilliant
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Nice job sir
Thank you very much for the kind words and for tuning in to the show.
I know this is quite late, just found your channel. Over 10 yrs with my dewalt scroll saw at this point. Anyways, my point is Amazon has led ultra thin light tablets that can run off of usb. Less then the price of wood nowadays, especially after ya add in the cost of lights.
There is always an alternative method to what I show here on the channel and I like your idea of the light tablet instead of a light table. Whatever works. Good luck on your project and thanks for tuning in and chiming in with your suggestion. I love it.
Awesome...great video....what kind of wood do you use for your portrait?
I have used everything from hardboard, MDF and pine to oak, poplar and walnut. It all depends on the portrait and what final look you want to give it. On this project, I just used 1/4" thick hardboard. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Gostei do seu trabalho muito lindo gostaria de aprender pra mim fazer o meu rosto kkkk❤
Thank you for the kind words. I hope that you are able to make a successful pattern. Thank you for tuning in to the show.
Thanks for the great video! I would love to see how to make a pattern like this but from a picture of a truck to put on a sign!
The process is exactly the same Kendra. You just need to be able to pick out the light and dark areas to make your pattern. For larger patterns, I use a projector to shine the image and draw out my patterns. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Brilliant! Harder than it looks! I've been trying to do this with a picture of my Granddaughter and her dog - not much success I'm afraid. You don't make patterns for people, do you? Thanks so much I enjoy all of your videos and have learned so much. Thanks again!
If you can scan what you've done so far Johnny and send me the picture and your pattern, I can always have a look at it and see if I can tell where you are going wrong. You can email me at acutabove_woodworking@hotmail.com. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks, that's so kind of you. Actually I gave it a try last night after watching this video, and it came out not too bad. Thanks again!
@@johnnybboyd7346 You're very welcome
Wow is the first time I have seen something like this can you explain how to make the light box I just starting to learn scroll saw work I just bough my first one never done this before and just starting to learn wood working thanks for the video I will be subscribing to your channel your amazing
This Lightbox is quite old and outdated Michael. It is just a pine box, with a plexiglass top and a couple of fluorescent light fixtures from Home Depot in it. I am in the process of producing a show to make a more modern LED version that should air on the channel around mid March. If you don't have a light box or aren't sure how to make one, you can always tape your photos up to a window and use the natural light from outside. It will work just the same. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in. I look forward to your future comments on the show.
Hey Kenny,
I have a few questions, what kind of spiral blades are you using, that can cut out so skinny and amazing fretwork. Do you mind if you tell me from which company and the blade#?
For a pattern like this Ethan, I use a reverse tooth blade and the size would be a 2/0 or a 2R. The brand is Olson and they are available at most woodworking suppliers. Here's a link to the supplier I use.
www.stockade.ca/Reverse-Tooth-Scroll-Saw-Blades--20tpi--12pc_p_5077.html
I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Because I do everything backwards. Ive never opened my scroll saw, still in box. Never used any scroll saw... yet here I am deciding the first project will be this
You've chosen a great one. Just take your time and you will be fine. If you have any questions along the way, please don't hesitate to ask. I'd be more than happy to help if I can. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
Did you paint the board after finishing scrolling?
I did Bill. I spray painted the board white and the background black. Gives quite a nice effect if you ask me. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Looks good!
really awesome work Kenny. so just want to know what is the name of this row material and its thickness. Is it MDF or ply wood ?
the material that I used to make this pattern was 1/4" thick hardboard. It is available at most big box stores. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks Kenny
@@omprakash9216 You're very welcome.
I wonder if printing the pic in black and white would help with shade lines.
If you don't have an eye for shading, it would definitely be an assistance to you. I think it all depends on what you are comfortable with. Thanks for tuning in and for chiming in with your suggestion. It's appreciated.
is that a quick release blade( does it stipple or cut the wood) was it a mod done to the machine or comes like this.. thanks ( sorry if already been asked a ton)
It cuts the wood and it came like it. Most scroll saws have tool-less blade changes that make changing out the blade nice and simple. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Hello! Thanks for the video. Can you tell me please what kind of blade you used? Thanks
For this cutting, I used a #2 reverse tooth blade. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
Thanks!
And Saw model ?
Would a black and white picture be better than a color picture?
A black and white photo might be helpful for picking out the highlights and the shadows Kevin, but honestly, I've used both type with this method and they both work out just fine. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your pattern making.
What model of scroll saw do you use?
I am currently working with an Excalibur EX-30, 30" scroll saw. They are no longer in production under the Excalibur branding but are now available under the name of Excelsior and are manufactured by King Canada. If you do a little internet searching, the Excalibur is still available in some areas as older stock. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Actually I am planning to create Portrait so want a small help to know about this raw material and its thickness. thanks in advance.
For this project Om, I used 1/4" thick hardboard which is available at your local big box store but honestly any 1/4" thick material would work. Plywood is also fine as is MDF. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in and good luck on your project.
@@acutabove_woodworkings Thanks Kenny
@@omprakash9216 You're very welcome
Kenny, excellent tutorial, your process really does make it look easy. Just a side note about the hair....you are aware aren’t you that you could have given yourself as much hair as you wanted, right? After all you are the one with the magical pencil...LOL
It would take all the magic pencils in the world to add hair to my ugly melon Paul. LOL. Besides, adding more hair means more work. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show sir and for the laugh.
Just half decent, ha???? Good job Kenny
Glad that you liked it Marcelo. Thanks for tuning in and taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it.
The process was explained nicely BUT you didn’t show the final output on your wood. What you showed at the end was again a Black n White image. Can you you show the final wooden product.
The final image IS the wood Hamid. I painted the scrolling with flat white spray paint and then glued a backer board onto it that was painted with flat black spray paint. The black and white image is a photo of the project. So you already have seen the finished wooden product. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
Thank you very much! My English is not very good, but I understand you. Like and Subscribe from me.
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Hi if you can print out a photo why cant you print out a pattern? Saves time right.
Well you certainly could print out a pattern if you have one drawn out. Printing out the picture does nothing for actually cutting the pattern and the picture is used to make the pattern. If you are good enough to draw out the pattern on the computer, then by all means, feel free to do that. As for saving time? There's never a time in woodworking where you should be in a hurry. It's all about patience. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
@@acutabove_woodworkings cool. I really like the technique you used for the tracing. Cheers!
you mean you don't eat crayons regularly? they're great for bowel function.
I'm Canadian. We have ours with maple syrup. LOL. Thanks for tuning in.
I'm Canadian. I don't make a habit of eating them unless they have maple syrup on them. LOL. Thanks for tuning in to the show.
You. Never. Finished. How. Does. It. Look. Done. In. Wood. What. The. Heck
Actually, I did finish Patrick. That black and white portrait cutting that I show is the project. I cut the pattern out of a piece of hardboard and painted it white. I then backed it with another piece of hard board and painted it black. If you wanted to cut it out of solid stock, you could certainly do that and it would look great but this project (for me) was intended to be painted hard board from the beginning. I hope this helps. Thanks for tuning in.
You missed a bit. Lol
Not sure which bit I missed. Thanks for tuning in.