DIY Scroll Saw Projects

Some do-it-yourself wood craft projects you might use your scroll saw for include angle cutting, curve cutting and dovetail joints. All of these projects would make great art additions or finishing pieces for your home decor.

When preparing to use your scroll saw to perform intricate and detailed interior cuts, safety comes first.

Wear protective safety gear like glasses, a dust mask and gloves to ensure you don’t get hurt by the saw or breathe in dust during use. Keep long hair and long jewelry pulled back and long sleeves pulled up.

Depending on the size of the piece, word art is an easy-to-medium level scroll saw project designed for people who are new to using the tool.

A template in square font or curvy font will determine how difficult the project may become. Download an online template in your word of choice, to use for a pattern. If you’re new to woodworking, choose a word stencil or template with simpler straight lines. Curvier fonts are a good option for those with a little more experience.

Use a pencil to trace the outline onto a piece of wood. Then, follow the lines with your scroll saw. Place the completed word art piece on a shelf, desk or table in your home or office.

Shapes and figures are also an easy-to-medium level scroll saw project. Try tracing and cutting stars, squares, triangles and rectangles as you learn how to use a scroll saw. As you get more familiar with the saw, move onto curvier shapes like circles and ovals.

With clear measurements, a wooden star, heart or diamond can be completed for holiday decor and gifting during special celebrations. Tie ribbon or twine to the shape you make. Use it as a holiday ornament or as a decoration for wrapped gifts. You can also place your DIY shapes on flat surfaces to liven up the living room, bedroom, kitchen and other spaces.

Do-it-yourself silhouettes are the most detailed and complex scroll saw projects. The ability to cut deep into the wood to get a specific outline or shadow will take a lot of patience, attention and time.

Focus on the depth of the wood you use and use an intricate template.
You will complete a project like this over hours or days, and it will display beautifully on your mantle or dresser for everyone to see your creative effort.