Pattern Workshop

Scroll Saw Portrait Patterns using GIMP – L2

May 7, 2009

This is lesson 2 from our free online pattern making class. This time we talk about styles of scroll saw patterns, what makes good reference material, then we tackle the subject of copyrights. Be sure to check out the forum for written instruction and discussions. On with the show! If you enjoyed this pattern making [...]

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Scroll Saw Portrait Patterns using GIMP – L1

May 5, 2009

Sharpen up those #2 pencils because school is back in session. I’m teaching an online class on using GIMP to create scroll saw portrait patterns. This class is a bit more structured than the tutorials on Scroll Saw Goodies. Each lesson builds upon the previous until the end when you’re a pattern making pro! The [...]

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Designing a Name Plate with Inkscape

April 8, 2009

The last couple episodes we used Inkscape to clean up patterns we found on the internet and prepare them for printing. This time, we’re actually going to dig in and design a simple scroll saw pattern with Inkscape. We’re creating a name plate for somebody’s desk. This is an easy pattern to put together, easier [...]

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Printing Oversized Patterns with Inkscape

April 3, 2009

There are times when we need to print a pattern larger than a standard sheet of paper. This can be either for large fretwork patterns, intarsia, lath art, or even yard art patterns. This episode, we use Inkscape to prepare an oversized pattern for printing. We review importing and cleaning up the pattern from the [...]

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Preparing A Pattern For Printing With Inkscape

March 20, 2009

We’re continuing the Pattern Workshop with a new series as we explore a new program, Inkscape. Inkscape is a vector based graphics software, similar to Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw. The main difference is the price tag. Inkscape is Free!!! You can find your copy of Inkscape at Inkscape.org. It is a very cool program [...]

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Creating A Dog Portrait Using Adobe Photoshop on DVD!

March 3, 2009

Creating A Dog Portrait Using Adobe Photoshop is now available on DVD! How cool! Well, don’t get too excited, this DVD does not include any additional materials. This is the exact same series you can download for free in the podcast section. Why am I putting out a DVD then? There has been interest from [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 7 of 7

March 1, 2009

We made it! Finaly finished with our portrait of a dog using Adobe Photoshop. We pick up wherw we left off and finish off the muzzle and experiment with redesigning the nose a bit. We end up with a scroll saw pattern ready for mounting to the wood. I hope you enjoyed this series. If [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 6 of 7

February 28, 2009

We’re almost there! We pick up where we left off as we design a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop. This time we’re working on the dog’s chin and muzzle. If you have any questions or comments, drop by the forums! We’d be glad to have ya. While you’re there, check out the pattern section where [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 5 of 7

February 27, 2009

For those who are still with me, here is the next installment of our video series as I create a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop. This time we’re working on the dog’s body. If you have any questions or comments, please stop by our forums. While you’re there, be sure to introduce yourself. There [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 4 of 7

February 26, 2009

Well. We made it past the half way mark! For those of you still watching, we pick up where we left off. This time we’re working on the right ear and the face! If you have any questions or comments, please join us in the forums! We’d love to have ya! Note: I had trouble [...]

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