"scroll cut" puzzle

[iohonnes]

"scroll cut" puzzle, 61 pieces, 6 in X 6 in, yuzen chirogami paper on 1/4 in baltic burch

Of course, we're all using a scroll saw to cut our puzzles, but there are lots of ways to cut a puzzle!

One way is called a "scroll cut". A single, continuous cut is made through either a large section or even the entire puzzle, forming two complimentary sections. Then individual pieces are cut from those sections, just by cutting across the necks. In the end, this type of puzzle is less then fully interlocking - smaller pieces tend to make it less interlocking.

I was intrigued by the ideas of using a single cut to form most of the puzzle. I practiced on paper during boring meetings to get the hang of it (it's easy to scroll yourself into a bind!). My initial cut went well, as you can see from the photos. It was my dividing into pieces where I made some poor decisions - see the upper right hand corner on the back of the puzzle. I have a piece that doesn't even attempt to interlock on the edge (what was I thinking?). There are other regrettable cuts in there, too!

I think I'll continue to experiment with this style. The individual pieces have a shape and flow to them that is very appealing. I even have some ideas about stack cutting two different chirogami pieces just for artist effect. We'll see.

John

[CanadianScroller]

cool puzzles, look very challenging

[Greenfield_Bob]

Good looking puzzle

Bob

[JohnB]

G'day John,
I think you puzzle blokes are mad
That's a neat style you have there, I haven't seen it before.
I'd cut more complex puzzles if I could just chuck all the pieces in a tin and sell or give them away like that with out having to put it together when I'd finished.

[Nubbin]

That is really cool. Great work.

[jigsue]

I really like that idea. You will have to come up with a pattern for us all to share, please.

Don't miss too much in your meetings whilst your doodling, though, you may get caught out!

Sue

[DukeNukem]

That is very interesting nice work.Jerry

[Carter-Johnson]

Great, John....That's a fun style.

Check your Private Messages. I sent you one with some references you might enjoy. Keep up the good work. Practice makes (almost) perfect.

Carter

[Jim8Mad]

Hmmm... Intersting. I like it.

[Jediscroller]

Neat idea. Looks like it would present quite the challenge.