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Diane · 07-01-2012, 09:07 PM

Exactly what I have been looking for but I can't find any photo to stencil software that I can use. Already purchhased Coyote and it doesn't work for me. Isn't there some free pic to stencil software out there? Thanks I do not have fancy Microsoft or any of those expensive stuff--only can use what is on my
Dell lap top with Win. 7 and can use XP stuff.

I don't have income to spend for just 1 thing like photo to stencil and no other reason to use a bought prog.
Thanks Diane

Arcy · 07-01-2012, 11:57 PM

I don't think any purely automated system will give good results. People are way better at art than computers.

There is free software which can help as a tool, but you will need to drive it. Take a look at the tutorials here on using Inkscape and the Gimp. They are both free software. Inkscape is a vector graphics program and is good for drawing clear shapes. The gimp is a raster graphics and photo editing program and is a better start for converting photos.

There are tutorials on using both stickied in the forums here.

Another option is to use tracing paper and a pencil. I dont do portrait patterns, but my general workflow is to start with a sketch and then clean it up in a vector program such as Inkscape.

--Rob

Diane · 07-02-2012, 10:52 PM

It said in the message that he used 2 (is Jay a member or not?) (can someone send him my request?)
and I just wanted to know which ones they were. I thank you for your kind replay too.
Diane

HAMMER · 07-03-2012, 12:21 AM

Diane this is Jay Hammerle. You have me at a disadvantage. Which forum statement are you refering to that I mentioned two programs?

The two main programs that I use are word and a very old program called mirco graphics 3.0. the second is a 15 year old drawng program and of course the word is micro soft.

For enlarging my drawings I use poster razor a free program on the internet and another drawing program I work with is gimp also a free drawing program on the internet. I went to a used book store and picked up a cd that has 2600 fonts also.......

If you can refer me to the exact topic from where this inquiry came I will be able to answer better.

And Yes I am a member..

07-01-2012, 09:07 PM	#1
Diane Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jay Hammerle and what software? Exactly what I have been looking for but I can't find any photo to stencil software that I can use. Already purchhased Coyote and it doesn't work for me. Isn't there some free pic to stencil software out there? Thanks I do not have fancy Microsoft or any of those expensive stuff--only can use what is on my Dell lap top with Win. 7 and can use XP stuff. I don't have income to spend for just 1 thing like photo to stencil and no other reason to use a bought prog. Thanks Diane

07-02-2012, 10:52 PM	#3
Diane Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks but what did HE use? It said in the message that he used 2 (is Jay a member or not?) (can someone send him my request?) and I just wanted to know which ones they were. I thank you for your kind replay too. Diane

07-03-2012, 12:21 AM	#4
HAMMER Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: KATY, TX. (WEST HOUSTON) Posts: 1,109 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Diane this is Jay Hammerle. You have me at a disadvantage. Which forum statement are you refering to that I mentioned two programs? The two main programs that I use are word and a very old program called mirco graphics 3.0. the second is a 15 year old drawng program and of course the word is micro soft. For enlarging my drawings I use poster razor a free program on the internet and another drawing program I work with is gimp also a free drawing program on the internet. I went to a used book store and picked up a cd that has 2600 fonts also....... If you can refer me to the exact topic from where this inquiry came I will be able to answer better. And Yes I am a member.. Last edited by HAMMER; 07-04-2012 at 03:38 PM. Reason: Spelling

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07-01-2012, 11:57 PM	#2
Arcy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle(ish) Posts: 1,598 Thanks: 0 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	I don't think any purely automated system will give good results. People are way better at art than computers. There is free software which can help as a tool, but you will need to drive it. Take a look at the tutorials here on using Inkscape and the Gimp. They are both free software. Inkscape is a vector graphics program and is good for drawing clear shapes. The gimp is a raster graphics and photo editing program and is a better start for converting photos. There are tutorials on using both stickied in the forums here. Another option is to use tracing paper and a pencil. I dont do portrait patterns, but my general workflow is to start with a sketch and then clean it up in a vector program such as Inkscape. --Rob