Creating Scroll Saw Portrait Patterns with GIMP
Learn to create your own scroll saw portraits with GIMP and this DVD tutorial.
$15.00
Learn to create your own scroll saw portraits using the free program, GIMP! This is the complete class taught at Scroll Saw Village. This collection includes 2 DVD’s of video tutorials, 1 bonus DVD demonstration as we take our base pattern to the finished product, and a CD that includes all of the written instructions and source files. Nearly 5 hours of video instruction!
Lessons Include:
- Introduction – Introduction to pattern making and GIMP.
- What Makes A Good Pattern – We discuss different styles of patterns and look at reference material.
- User Interface Tour – A quick tour of the program. We’ll look at tool pallets and major sections of the program. We also discuss basic navigation through your project.
- Creating a Workspace – We’ll create a workspace and do any of the preliminary tasks before we roll up our sleeves and dig in.
- The Base Pattern – The meat of the pattern making process. We’ll use filters to establish a base pattern for us to work on.
- Islands, Peninsulas and Lakes – The elements that make up scroll saw patterns. We’ll talk about how to handle delicate areas and create unique shapes that form our pattern.
- Facial Features – We discuss various facial features and a couple tips to bring your portrait to life.
- Final Touches – We wrap things up by checking our work and learn to export our pattern for distribution.
- Bonus Demonstration – This is a 3 part video demonstration where we take the project from picture to pattern.
Note: This DVD is only valid for US Residents. This is presented in NTSC and on DVD-R format. Some older DVD players may not play DVD-R formatted disks.
