Members MatthewD Posted February 24, 2007 Members Report Posted February 24, 2007 Okay, I feel a bit dumb asking this one because I should know but for the life of me, I can't think if how you would do it. I just got the patterns for making quivers and other items for archery. It has the shapes of the different pieces on the pattern but I am not sure I should cut it up or not. I know with cloth patterns, you lay out your pattern on the top of the cloth and cut it out, do you do the same thing with these types of leather patterns? If so, what about where it over laps with other pieces for another pattern? Quote
Contributing Member ClayB Posted February 25, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted February 25, 2007 Okay, I feel a bit dumb asking this one because I should know but for the life of me, I can't think if how you would do it. I just got the patterns for making quivers and other items for archery. It has the shapes of the different pieces on the pattern but I am not sure I should cut it up or not. I know with cloth patterns, you lay out your pattern on the top of the cloth and cut it out, do you do the same thing with these types of leather patterns? If so, what about where it over laps with other pieces for another pattern? For patterns like that where they overlap each other, or I just dont want to cut up the original, I got some large sheets of graphite transfer paper, 18x36 inches. I trace the original onto cardboard, brown paper, etc. Some of my patterns for different parts of saddles I cut out of leather splits. That way they are durable and flexable and I can fit somewhat fit them to the tree and see where adjustments will need to be made. Clay Quote ClayB Badlands Leather Art blog Badlands Leather Art Website
Members Chitin Posted February 25, 2007 Members Report Posted February 25, 2007 My first instinct in that situation would be to use a ballpoint stylus and go over it that way, which is what I do for my own items. But my items tend to be way smaller. Quote
Members MatthewD Posted February 25, 2007 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2007 Clay and Chitin those both sound like good ideas.. I think I am going to try both of them and see how they work. I appreciate it, I knew when I put this up that someone here would have a great idea... Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted February 25, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted February 25, 2007 I have not ran into one that overlaps, but I dont like to cut up my patterns... especially if they represent different sizes... so i use the graphite paper (transfer paper) (what used to be carbon paper but I dont think they make carbon papter any longer) put it in between thickish poster board, and the pattern, and tract the pattern... it goes through the transfer paper and then I cut out the new pattern from the poster board. I mark everything and store it in either a folder or large envelope when i am done. Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members whinewine Posted February 25, 2007 Members Report Posted February 25, 2007 You can also go to a place like staples of kinkos & they have machines that will copy a sheet up to 36" (I believe)- that's how i copy my leathercrafters' journal centerfolds. Then I can spray glue the pages to posterboard & cut them out & you haven't destroyed your pattern pages. Quote
Contributing Member wolvenstien Posted February 25, 2007 Contributing Member Report Posted February 25, 2007 There ya go... I think it is 36 inch long and as wide as you need.... I needed to get a print out of a carving pattern I am (putting off) working on, and I went to Kinkos and they printed out several sizes for me... if they have to resize it they will charge you to do so.... But all in all it doesnt cost much to have them printed out... think it was like $15 for 10 printouts all different sixes so i could get the right size... Quote "The miracle is not how two adults can create a child, the phenomenon is how quickly a child can create two adults." -- VYBE Her: Hit Me Him: Do you want me to use the knife? Her: No, When you hit with a knife, that's STABBING!
Members MatthewD Posted February 25, 2007 Author Members Report Posted February 25, 2007 Thanks for all the replies.. now I will have to see if I can get over to Kinko's soon... Quote
Billsotx Posted February 25, 2007 Report Posted February 25, 2007 On your working pattern spray it with laquer - neatlac - or similar to stiffen the edges and you'll get more mileage from them. Quote
Moderator Johanna Posted February 25, 2007 Moderator Report Posted February 25, 2007 Or use clear Contact paper over the paper. Good idea to mark and file, too. You don't have to repeat the whole process the next time someone wants the same thing. Johanna Quote You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. - Mark Twain
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