How Do You Make Wooden Appliques?
Wooden appliques or fret work add design detail and sculptural interest to all of your woodworking projects. Projects like cabinets, boxes and architectural trim that have the added appliques will astound your family and friends. With the right tools, you can make your own appliques for less than the cost of purchasing finished ones. It might seem hard at first, but as you learn the right blade to use and the scroll saw tips that master carpenters and woodworkers know, you will be able to make wooden appliques that are perfect for your projects. Choose a wooden applique design that matches your scroll saw skill level. Make two photocopies of the design you have chosen. It’s always best to have a second copy available in case the first is damaged. Cut out one of the photo copies with sharp scissors. Select the best position for the applique pattern on your wood by locating the wood grain and selecting a positioning that will allow the longest section of the applique to run with the grai
