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kobra57 · 03-23-2009, 08:31 AM

I was wondering what program is best for making patterns. I have psp 7.0 but I was wondering if theres something easier for a bigginer. Thanks Phil

GrayBeard Phil · 03-23-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kobra57

I was wondering what program is best for making patterns. I have psp 7.0 but I was wondering if theres something easier for a bigginer. Thanks Phil

Easier is not Better. You sacrifice (trade-off?) flexibility, artistic, and fine control for ease of use, which you overcome in a short time.

But to respond to your question---Google: Me On A Pumpkin.
Many here have tried software (of various flavors) from that company and found the software easy to use.

Firedkm · 03-23-2009, 09:41 PM

Phil, Corel draw x4 is available for home use at nice low price. I think corel is easier to learn than psp.Amazon.com: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 Home & Student Edition: Software

scrolling_grandma · 03-24-2009, 12:32 AM

Sorry, I am not much help. I use pencil and paper. I know this is the hard way many would say, but it works for me.

Karl Taylor · 03-24-2009, 07:15 PM

I currently use Coreldraw X3. The instructions book from Corel as well as other publishers is easy to follow. Also on YouTube and scrollsaws.com you can find free tutorials (Steve Good and Ric Hutcheson). Often an older version of Corel can be found on ebay for under 10.00.
Gimp,Inkscape, paint.net, are all free on the web.
For a GREAT online school on graphic arts visit Tutorials - Online Training - lynda.com. Here you will find unlimited training at your own pace for as little as 25.00 a month.

Karl Taylor

431pd · 03-30-2009, 06:19 PM

I am a beginner pattern maker and am using Coyote Stencil Shop available from here...
Carving Technologies, LLC

I have had good luck with it. I've done a portrait of a person and a dog, as well as, several inanimate objects with good results.

A trick I learned was to import the photo, then import the stencil in a new layer on top of the pic. That way as I clean it up, if I remove too much, I can see the image below. It also allows a "fallout" preview and a final image preview.

Jan · 05-01-2009, 07:51 PM

This is all very nice. Is anyone aware of similar software for Macs?

Jan

Phantom_Phixer · 05-01-2009, 08:51 PM

Have you tried Pattern Wizzard ?

Design Patterns Using the Pattern Wizard

I did my very first pattern with this application.

"Her Master's Voice".

Her-Masters-Voice1 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery

sgdesigns has other software available too.

Good Luck

Jan · 05-02-2009, 02:45 AM

I haven't used Pattern Wizard for glass projects, but have used GlassEye2000. It's an easy program to learn and would lend itself to intarsia.

Jan

Derethman · 07-25-2009, 10:07 PM

I like to make my patterns in 3D, so with that in mind, I use Sketchup (free from Google). Learning all Sketchups functions was a bit hard, but now, I cant imagine a better pattern tool.

03-23-2009, 08:31 AM	#1
kobra57 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 29	Pattern making programs I was wondering what program is best for making patterns. I have psp 7.0 but I was wondering if theres something easier for a bigginer. Thanks Phil

03-23-2009, 09:41 PM	#3
Firedkm Puzzle enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 122	Phil, Corel draw x4 is available for home use at nice low price. I think corel is easier to learn than psp.Amazon.com: CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 Home & Student Edition: Software __________________ Dale#2 with a yella saw Dalespuzzles.com

03-24-2009, 12:32 AM	#4
scrolling_grandma Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 717	Sorry, I am not much help. I use pencil and paper. I know this is the hard way many would say, but it works for me. __________________ Tammy Pressure makes diamonds Last edited by scrolling_grandma; 03-24-2009 at 12:32 AM. Reason: spelling

03-30-2009, 06:19 PM	#6
431pd Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 10	I am a beginner pattern maker and am using Coyote Stencil Shop available from here... Carving Technologies, LLC I have had good luck with it. I've done a portrait of a person and a dog, as well as, several inanimate objects with good results. A trick I learned was to import the photo, then import the stencil in a new layer on top of the pic. That way as I clean it up, if I remove too much, I can see the image below. It also allows a "fallout" preview and a final image preview. __________________ 431pd

05-01-2009, 08:51 PM	#8
Phantom_Phixer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 54	Pattern Making Software Have you tried Pattern Wizzard ? Design Patterns Using the Pattern Wizard I did my very first pattern with this application. "Her Master's Voice". Her-Masters-Voice1 - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Photo Gallery sgdesigns has other software available too. Good Luck __________________ Jack Labor - Elmwood Intarsia

03-24-2009, 07:15 PM	#5
Karl Taylor Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 16	I currently use Coreldraw X3. The instructions book from Corel as well as other publishers is easy to follow. Also on YouTube and scrollsaws.com you can find free tutorials (Steve Good and Ric Hutcheson). Often an older version of Corel can be found on ebay for under 10.00. Gimp,Inkscape, paint.net, are all free on the web. For a GREAT online school on graphic arts visit Tutorials - Online Training - lynda.com. Here you will find unlimited training at your own pace for as little as 25.00 a month. Karl Taylor

05-01-2009, 07:51 PM	#7
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 167	This is all very nice. Is anyone aware of similar software for Macs? Jan

05-02-2009, 02:45 AM	#9
Jan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 167	I haven't used Pattern Wizard for glass projects, but have used GlassEye2000. It's an easy program to learn and would lend itself to intarsia. Jan

07-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#10
Derethman Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 3	I like to make my patterns in 3D, so with that in mind, I use Sketchup (free from Google). Learning all Sketchups functions was a bit hard, but now, I cant imagine a better pattern tool.

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