Making Wooden Dinosaur Toys and Puzzles: Jurassic Giants to Make and Play With

Description

Kids love dinosaurs! These primeval reptiles inspire children s imaginations with scary fun and some of their earliest connections to science. Thirty-eight original puzzles cover all of the most popular species, from Velociraptor and Stegosaurus to Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex. Two spectacular puzzle dioramas feature a Maiasaur mama with her babies, and a T-Rex on the attack. Patterns are also provided for easy-to-cut dinosaur toys that are safe for little kids who can t play with small objects. Award-winning scroll saw artists Judy and Dave Peterson offer step-by-step instructions plus basic information on safety, cutting, sanding, finishing, and equipment. Once you get started making these clever dinosaur puzzles, you will not be able to stop.

Judy Peterson is a former school teacher and librarian who found her niche in life as a woodworker. She bought her first saw in 1990 and within the first six months was cutting and creating her own designs. She does business as Fan Tanimals, selling wood-crafted puzzles at art and craft shows around the country. She has won many prizes and has been published in Scroll Saw Workshop magazine. She teaches scroll sawing atWoodcraft in Madison, Wisconsin.