Photoshop Tutorial

You already read through Andy Deane's tutorial about making patterns with Paint Shop Pro. But what about us Photoshop users? Well he hasn't left you out. He has provided a great tutorial on how to create scroll saw patterns with Photoshop too! Each step is clearly written with accompanying illustrations. Armed with this info, it won't be long before you're a pattern-making machine! Check out his great tutorial. And while you are at it, take a look at his main page where you'll find galleries and some really great patterns he has available for sale!

Paint Shop Pro Tutorial

Are you tired of cutting other people's patterns? Want to make your own? Andy Deane of 80 Art Designs has created a great tutorial about creating scroll saw patterns with Paint Shop Pro. The 7 page tutorial takes you step by step through the entire process. He has also included a practice photo so you can follow along. The instructions are clearly written and he explains everything in detail. He has also included screen shots and illustrations as he works. It is very well done and worth a look. Check it out.


While you are there visit his main page where you'll find his gallery and patterns he has available for sale. Very cool.

Scroll Saw Pattern Printer

Need an easy way to make name plates? Steve Good over at Scrollsaw Workshop has written a great program that makes name plate patterns a snap. With Scroll Saw Pattern Printer, just type in the name, print, and you're ready to go. No more fussing around with graphics programs or trying to get your word processing program to print something cuttable. He also has a quick video that explains the features of this handy little program. The software is free to download. It is donation ware, so if you find it useful, a donation of $5 is appreciated. Give it a try. It's pretty slick.

Shop Layout Tool

Your significant other surprised you this Christmas. They bought you every new tool you could imagine. And on top of that, they told you they no longer need to park in the garage because that is your space. What a dilema. This will take some serious organizing! Well, your shop layout is easy with this cool little Shop Layout program from Workbench Magazine. The program is completely web based, so there is no need to install anything (unless you don't have flash player, but most web browsers have it preinstalled). Size up your workshop and then start dragging your tools over. Before you know it, you'll have the feng shui of your workshop at its best! Give it a try.