Train Set
Every child loves a toy train. This simple train set is as much fun for a youngster to play with as it is for the young at heart to build.
Garnet Hall
Garnet is an intarsia artist and the owner of Sawbird.com.
Articles by Garnet Hall
Chickadee
One of the most distinctive bird calls is that of the Chickadee. It’s wonderful to hear them calling “Chick-a-Dee-Dee-Dee” to each other as you walk through the woods.
Haida Inspired Whale Mirror
This piece is actually my interpretation of the art form and doesn't represent any one style very closely. I created this project out of my great respect for the Natives of the West Coast and their art and culture, and hope it will be accepted in the spirit it was intended.
Ship’s wheel
You may not have a ship to call your own, but follow this easy pattern and you will be able to display your dream ship's wheel.
Mirror frame
As an Intarsia project it is fairly straightforward. The challenge begins when you add the mirror.
Dragon intarsia
This dragon (fierce as it is) is a project that any self respecting Hobbit woodworker would enjoy making and displaying.
His & hers lighthouse
This is a fairly simple Intarsia project that took on a life of its own.
Glorious and free
Canadians as a rule don’t do a lot of flag waving. Maybe once a year on Canada Day we dust off an old flag and give it a shake.
Dandy daisy
This is a very attractive and popular project that can be made easily within one day.
Puttin’ on the ritz
This Koala bear is looking every bit the part – dressed in top hat and tails!
Circus elephant
Everyone loves a circus, especially when the elephants make their entrance.
Lucky the clown
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, allow me to introduce to you “Lucky the Clown”!
Fat car
This is a basic intarsia project that uses Western Red Cedar.
Fat truck
I have a habit of doodling in my spare time. Whether I’m on the phone, or just passing time, I often doodle. Sometimes a doodle gets a little extra work, and becomes something that I can make into a pattern for an intarsia piece.
Haida-inspired eagle
I have always admired the art of the West Coast Indians. It is out of respect for their art and culture that I offer this interpretation of their wonderful art form.
Tropical fish
This tropical fish is a good way to play around with some colorful hard woods and warm up your winter months.
Fisherman’s dory
I tried to get as much perspective into this project as I could. I was aiming for it to look like a dory out on the ocean. However, if it’s not exactly represented, please bear with this poor prairie soul.
Shark
This project is a fairly simple one and should be a good craft seller.
