There are so many ways to transfer patterns to wood. This would be a good place to write some down and add some comments.
When I first started cutting I would take a photocopy of the pattern, spray it with temporary adhesive and attach it to the wood.
This worked out quite well since I didn't have to use my original patterns.
I have found though if I cut on rough wood for a rustic appeal the glue method doesn't stick too well.
Soon I ran out of glue so I used masking tape on the sides of the pattern. This was quick if the pattern wasnt to intricate.
I have also used carbon paper and retraced the pattern. Once again the texture of the wood can make a difference.
Sometimes I will use a woodburning tool to transfer the toner from laser printing or photocopies right onto the wood.
The key here is to print in reverse, so that text and the image will come out the right way.
This only works with Laser Printers or photocopies, not with inkjet.
You can also use this method to enhance any of your projects, especially where text is concerned. Like this name tag I wear when scrolling at the fair.

We can also go to the other extreme of just tracing patterns from templates. I placed formica under the wood and after I cut out the project I kept the formica pieces. This left me a template to use next time. Great if you are doing multiple projects.
Any input or comments from other scrollers would be appreciated
When I first started cutting I would take a photocopy of the pattern, spray it with temporary adhesive and attach it to the wood.
This worked out quite well since I didn't have to use my original patterns.
I have found though if I cut on rough wood for a rustic appeal the glue method doesn't stick too well.
Soon I ran out of glue so I used masking tape on the sides of the pattern. This was quick if the pattern wasnt to intricate.
I have also used carbon paper and retraced the pattern. Once again the texture of the wood can make a difference.
Sometimes I will use a woodburning tool to transfer the toner from laser printing or photocopies right onto the wood.
The key here is to print in reverse, so that text and the image will come out the right way.
This only works with Laser Printers or photocopies, not with inkjet.
You can also use this method to enhance any of your projects, especially where text is concerned. Like this name tag I wear when scrolling at the fair.

We can also go to the other extreme of just tracing patterns from templates. I placed formica under the wood and after I cut out the project I kept the formica pieces. This left me a template to use next time. Great if you are doing multiple projects.
Any input or comments from other scrollers would be appreciated
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