Are you looking for something truly unique for a gift for someone you care for.  Something that is absolutely one of a kind.  Made especially for them..... and at the same time something that will not cost you an arm and a leg or a second mortgage on your home. Why not consider a custom scroll saw portrait developed from one of your favorite photographs.

Considering the amount of time and work that goes into creating a custom scroll saw portrait the cost is very reasonable. The creation process begins with 2-4 photographs from you (please number them in preference order) which are then scanned into the computer. The reason for requesting more than one picture is that not all pictures are suitable for creating a pattern. The proper picture will have sharp focus and good contrast (as the one above) The photo is then manipulated with our digital photography software until we come up with a suitable high contrast
black and white pattern.  The pattern is printed and inspected and any changes or adjustment made by hand. It generally takes between 1 and 2 hours to create the finished pattern.  Upon completion the pattern is emailed to you for acceptance prior to cutting. After we have your written approval the pattern is mounted on the wood blank and small holes are drilled in the  black areas to accept the saw blade.  A blade is inserted into the hole, then into the
chuck on the saw and cutting begins... each black area necessitates the removal of the blade from the saw and reinsertion into one of the other drilled holes.  This is a time consuming process and can take anywhere from about 1.5 to 4 hours depending on the complexity of the pattern. The above image took just over 1.5 hours to cut.... by the
way, it is a picture of my daughter. After the cutting is done, the pattern is removed from the paper and final
sanding is done before finishing the wood.  At least 2 coats of a  durable clear finish is applied and let dry before
the finished piece is backed and mounted in a solid wood frame. Backing material will vary between felt or acid free art paper depending on what looks best with the individual image.

Prices start at just $95
Save $10 when ordering 2 of the same size/same image
Prices include designing pattern, cutting, finishing and framing.
If you wish to have the portrait matted and framed yourself,
deduct $5/portrait for 8x10 and $7/portrait for 11x14.
Difficult photos may incur an additional $5-10 charge,
we will notify you if this should be the case.
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we can do your photography at additional charge..

8x10 One person     $95     (2 for $135)
8x10 Two persons $110    (2 for $165)
11x14 One person ~ $115    (2 for $$175)
11x14 Two person  $130     (2 for $205)
Actual shipping costs will be used

Custom portraits require a 50% deposit upon approval of the pattern
the remainder paid prior to delivery

Please allow 4~6 weeks for delivery.
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