Next cut it out using an exacto knife or scissors. It doesn't have to be perfect.

                   Find some sort of thin wood that the scroll saw can handle that is big enough for the letter. I used some old shelf pieces that I was going to throw out.

Pick which side you want the top to be. I picked the more porus side which I thought wouldn't require as many coats of paint. Trace your letter onto it.


Using the scroll saw cut out the outline of it. If you're doing a letter that has inside parts to it, wait. If it's a simple letter like H, T, or I then you can just do it all now.



Thread the drill bit through the hole and then work your way to the outside edge and cut out the area.

My saw kept jumping so I ended up with some jagged edges that I was too lazy to fix. Sand all the edges.

Drill holes to hang it up if you'd like. Don't wait until after you paint it like I did!


I decided to paint my letter white since I'm giving it as a gift. This way the recipient can paint it whatever color they choose.

The dark back required around 3 coats of paint.