Which way looks better?

[CharlieDearing]

I have seen many people say how they like the light grey tone with black outline on their patterns so that they can see the blade better. Here's my problem. When I make the pattern that way in Corel Draw into a pdf format...well, to me it takes away some of the detail. I have attached a pic to ask which version you like better, one color on the left, with slightly more defined detail...or the right with the pdf format, light grey black outline. I think it robs the pattern somewhat.
I ask because your opinions count because I design patterns for my fellow scrollers. I want to do what is most preferred. I very much need feedback on this. The attached pic is a pattern of mine and was used with permission from the artist who originally drew it in pencil.

[Jediscroller]

I think it's easier for people the visualize the cut when the pattern is in just black and white. I prefer cutting the gray with the black outline and I offer my customers the option of either or on my pattern site. The majority of my sales are in the pdf version. If the pattern is well done to begin with, it shouldn't lose anything when converting it.

[JohnB]

G'day Charlie,
As a picture the left pattern looks the best and is probably the better for selling as it gives more of an idea on what the finished article will look like.

As for ease of cutting the right hand pattern is probably the clearest.
What I do when I get a pattern on the computer is colour change the outlines to red, leaving the light grey where timber has to be removed. This makes it very easy to see.

Spose that's what you call "having 2 bob each way"

They pattern doesn't look very pretty done like this but the end result is the same and it's much easier to cut

[Pajaro]

I like the one on the left. It is better detailed. If I were to cut the pattern with a standard blade I would use the right side one. But the one on the left is better designed for a spiral blade. As far as being able to see it. I like to use blue as a color of mine. I don't know why, I just can see blue better. But my clocks don't have that much detail in them.

[Ben]

Originally Posted by JohnB

G'day Charlie,
As a picture the left pattern looks the best and is probably the better for selling as it gives more of an idea on what the finished article will look like.

As for ease of cutting the right hand pattern is probably the clearest.
What I do when I get a pattern on the computer is colour change the outlines to red, leaving the light grey where timber has to be removed. This makes it very easy to see.

Spose that's what you call "having 2 bob each way"

They pattern doesn't look very pretty done like this but the end result is the same and it's much easier to cut

I like how you changed it. I usually print mine in all red but your method would save me a lot of ink. Thanks

[Fremmed]

Agree with Pete. Like the detail of the left but the lines on the right.

[BobD]

I agree that the one on the left looks more detailed, but the design on the right looks a lot cleaner. From a magazine perspective, the one on the right would reproduce much better when printed. Just make sure that you are using a true greyscale; Even if you choose a grey fill, some programs use colors to create the grey. You have to select to turn the pattern to greyscale.

Bob

[knothead]

Defiantly the one on the left Charlie. The more detail the better.

Tom

[Back2Jake]

I like the one on the right, with the lines to follow. I NEED the lines and feel very insecure without them. LOL.

Take care
Toni

[azbison]

Personally, if you could post it in a pale blue as the left side, I'd love it. You can very clearly see the blade and you don't lose any detail.