Rattlin' Bones done - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board

sawdustus · 07-18-2008, 08:32 PM

Completed Rattlin' Bones this morning. I stack cut 2 of them. Finished with 2 coats of spray gloss poly. I could not find the short rubberbands recommended by William Berry so I bought a small bag ( 1/4 lb) of #16 rubberbands (2" x 1/16") from Staples. Then doubled them over at each joint. I think I have enough for a hundred or so skeletons. Thanks for your comments, I had fun making them.

Sawdustus

skeleton.jpg

minowevie · 07-18-2008, 11:09 PM

I sure like those, they are so cute. good save on the rubber bands. your friend Evie

lucky788scroller · 07-19-2008, 04:34 AM

You will probably be sick of cutting them if you plan on not wasting any of the rubberbands! Nice cutting though.

Shannon · 07-23-2008, 08:41 PM

I found similar rubber bands at the hair care isle in my local grocery store... Now I have to find time to cut some! But I don't need them until October... So I'll start Sept. 30th.. LOL

turningnut · 07-24-2008, 12:39 AM

Great looking bones George...

SNAPPER · 07-25-2008, 07:32 AM

Nice work. I am trying to finish a stack of 3.
Dean

Shannon · 11-05-2008, 11:40 AM

I reduced the patterns 50% and made little guys... the rubber bands didn't work when they were that small, so I used fishing line. But I had the most fun making shirts! I took the individual pieces, dipped them in fabric paint, then pushed them on the shirt - like a stamp sort of. Lots of fun. I made a sweatshirt with a pair of dancing skeletons for myself (see my new avatar - had to show off!) and a flaming skull t-shirt for my son.

Rolf · 11-05-2008, 12:12 PM

Shannon,
Great idea, it is obvious why you are the boss.

Sawdustus, you are a bit late, now that they are done you have to put them away until next Holloween.

Ramjet · 11-05-2008, 01:05 PM

I managed to get 2 done for Halloween . I have a few more to finish and thought of putting a Santa cap on the skull .
Roger

minowevie · 11-05-2008, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shannon

I reduced the patterns 50% and made little guys... the rubber bands didn't work when they were that small, so I used fishing line. But I had the most fun making shirts! I took the individual pieces, dipped them in fabric paint, then pushed them on the shirt - like a stamp sort of. Lots of fun. I made a sweatshirt with a pair of dancing skeletons for myself (see my new avatar - had to show off!) and a flaming skull t-shirt for my son.

Shannon, now that is so cleaver. I bet you could do this with some sticky fabrick also. just put them inbetween some card stock or wood. and cut them out. stacked if you wonted to. cool idea . your the girl. your friend, EVie

07-19-2008, 04:34 AM	#3
lucky788scroller Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 6,354	You will probably be sick of cutting them if you plan on not wasting any of the rubberbands! Nice cutting though. __________________ Dale w/ yella saws

11-05-2008, 12:12 PM	#8
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 3,095	Shannon, Great idea, it is obvious why you are the boss. Sawdustus, you are a bit late, now that they are done you have to put them away until next Holloween. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can" Proud Member of the Long Island Scrollsaw Association

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07-18-2008, 08:32 PM	#1
sawdustus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,257	Rattlin' Bones done Completed Rattlin' Bones this morning. I stack cut 2 of them. Finished with 2 coats of spray gloss poly. I could not find the short rubberbands recommended by William Berry so I bought a small bag ( 1/4 lb) of #16 rubberbands (2" x 1/16") from Staples. Then doubled them over at each joint. I think I have enough for a hundred or so skeletons. Thanks for your comments, I had fun making them. Sawdustus skeleton.jpg __________________ A day without sawdust is a day without sunshine. George delta 650, hawk G426

07-18-2008, 11:09 PM	#2
minowevie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: california Posts: 6,297	I sure like those, they are so cute. good save on the rubber bands. your friend Evie

07-23-2008, 08:41 PM	#4
Shannon Editorial Manager Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 361	I found similar rubber bands at the hair care isle in my local grocery store... Now I have to find time to cut some! But I don't need them until October... So I'll start Sept. 30th.. LOL

07-24-2008, 12:39 AM	#5
turningnut Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Worth, Texas Posts: 626	Great looking bones George...

07-25-2008, 07:32 AM	#6
SNAPPER Dino Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fergus Falls,MN Posts: 814	Nice work. I am trying to finish a stack of 3. Dean

11-05-2008, 11:40 AM	#7
Shannon Editorial Manager Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 361	I reduced the patterns 50% and made little guys... the rubber bands didn't work when they were that small, so I used fishing line. But I had the most fun making shirts! I took the individual pieces, dipped them in fabric paint, then pushed them on the shirt - like a stamp sort of. Lots of fun. I made a sweatshirt with a pair of dancing skeletons for myself (see my new avatar - had to show off!) and a flaming skull t-shirt for my son.

11-05-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
Ramjet Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Saltspring Island B.C. Canada Posts: 1,197	I managed to get 2 done for Halloween . I have a few more to finish and thought of putting a Santa cap on the skull . Roger