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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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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 3 of 7

February 25, 2009

Welcome back!  We’re picking up with part 3 of the 7 part series where we convert a photo into a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  This time we’re working on the ear and left side of the face. Note: I ran into a little technical problem when recording this episode.  You’ll notice the audio [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 2 of 7

February 24, 2009

This is part 2 of the continuing series where I convert a photo of a beloved pet into a scroll saw pattern using Adobe Photoshop.  We pick up right where we left off and work on the eyes, the forhead, and a little on the left side of the face.  For those interested, I’ve included [...]

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Create A Dog Portrait Pattern in Photoshop – pt 1 of 7

February 23, 2009

There has been interest in the Scroll Saw Village forums on how to create a scroll saw pattern from a photograph. While there are hundreds of ways to design a scroll saw pattern, I share one technique that I use when it comes to difficult patterns. I’m using Adobe Photoshop in this screen cast. But [...]

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Photoshop Tutorial

January 15, 2008

You already read through Andy Deane’s tutorial about making patterns with Paint Shop Pro. But what about us Photoshop users? Well he hasn’t left you out. He has provided a great tutorial on how to create scroll saw patterns with Photoshop too! Each step is clearly written with accompanying illustrations. Armed with this info, it [...]

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Paint Shop Pro Tutorial

January 14, 2008

Are you tired of cutting other people’s patterns? Want to make your own? Andy Deane of 80 Art Designs has created a great tutorial about creating scroll saw patterns with Paint Shop Pro. The 7 page tutorial takes you step by step through the entire process. He has also included a practice photo so you [...]

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Scroll Saw Pattern Printer

January 7, 2008

Need an easy way to make name plates? Steve Good over at Scrollsaw Workshop has written a great program that makes name plate patterns a snap. With Scroll Saw Pattern Printer, just type in the name, print, and you’re ready to go. No more fussing around with graphics programs or trying to get your word [...]

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Shop Layout Tool

December 26, 2007

Your significant other surprised you this Christmas. They bought you every new tool you could imagine. And on top of that, they told you they no longer need to park in the garage because that is your space. What a dilema. This will take some serious organizing! Well, your shop layout is easy with this [...]

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