fretwork publishing

No matter the level of scrolling experience, continuing to challenge yourself is a must. Charles Hand’s Fantastic Fretwork Patterns for the Scroll Saw introduces scrollers to the basics of fretwork through a series of skill-building projects: basic cutouts, postcard-sized portraits, coasters, trivets, and ornaments. Once mastered, move up to several advanced fretwork projects which include portraits involving layers and coloring techniques. Included are beginning chapters on tools, finishing and scroll saw maintenance. With 25+ full-size patterns, a beginner guide, and plenty of high-quality photography, this book is a must-have for every scroller.

After a successful career in Electrical, Mechanical and Graphic Design, Charles R. Hand has focused his artistic design skills into creating unique scroll saw patterns and woodworked portraits since 2005. He has developed his own style and now incorporates his graphic design background into designing his own patterns, portrait design, and most recently, making layered 3D works of art. Winning several awards for his designs in local woodworking and craft shows, Charles scroll saws purely for pleasure and fun. You can find Charles’ award-winning work in the pages of Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts magazine and on his website, www.scrollsawart4u.weebly.com. He resides in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.