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Kindlyoldpoop · 12-09-2008, 02:21 PM

Hello Fellow Scroll Saw enthusiasts, I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 but have never used it and wondered if anybody has knowledge of this program and if it's suitable for making patterns with, any info you may have would be greatly appreciated ... Ya'all Be Fun and Fave Safe ... Kindlyoldpoop

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 12-09-2008, 05:38 PM

I use Elements 4.0 for making patterns. I also use Paint Shop Pro X. My primary tool for pattern making is elements 4.0 and I use Paint Shop Pro X sometimes to clean up a pattern. There many of the expert pattern makers that use PSP X and many of them use Adobe Elements. All of the programs accomplish the same thing...a finished pattern, but for me Elements just makes it easier for me and for some folks PSP is an easier program for them to create a pattern.

You all so need a copy of Inkscape for clean up the pattern of a lot of the little grey bits that can drive you crazy when trying to clean up with a paint brush. Inkscape is a free download. Just google for Inscape and you will come up a free download site.

Also if you have not discovered the free tutorials for either PSP or Elements, goggle for the tutorials. Several people have the sites where you can down load a copy of the tutorials for the pattern making instructions.

Good patterning, remember it just takes a lot of practice, but it is time well spent and very rewarding.

KathyRo · 12-09-2008, 06:01 PM

Hi take a look at these directions for Photoshop Elements Making Puzzle Pieces in Adobe Photoshop Elements by Jay Pittman Also, check out this forum for additional info Scroll Saw Design Tutorials - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board
KathyRo

meydenhart · 12-09-2008, 06:33 PM

I also have a pattern-making tutorial for Photoshop Elements on my website - not a free one though

Kindlyoldpoop · 12-09-2008, 11:53 PM

all for your responce to my question and your help, I have installed PSE 4,0 and will start looking at the tutorials and will post my first pattern hopfully in a few days with any luck, again many thanks ...
Ya'all Be Fun and Have Safe ... Kindlyoldpoop

12-09-2008, 02:21 PM	#1
Kindlyoldpoop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Centeral Indiana Posts: 211	Photo Shop Question Hello Fellow Scroll Saw enthusiasts, I have Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 but have never used it and wondered if anybody has knowledge of this program and if it's suitable for making patterns with, any info you may have would be greatly appreciated ... Ya'all Be Fun and Fave Safe ... Kindlyoldpoop __________________ Ya'all Be Fun and Have Safe ... ~Kindlyoldpoop~ "I'm A Hard Dog To Keep Under The Porch"

12-09-2008, 05:38 PM	#2
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 518	I use Elements 4.0 for making patterns. I also use Paint Shop Pro X. My primary tool for pattern making is elements 4.0 and I use Paint Shop Pro X sometimes to clean up a pattern. There many of the expert pattern makers that use PSP X and many of them use Adobe Elements. All of the programs accomplish the same thing...a finished pattern, but for me Elements just makes it easier for me and for some folks PSP is an easier program for them to create a pattern. You all so need a copy of Inkscape for clean up the pattern of a lot of the little grey bits that can drive you crazy when trying to clean up with a paint brush. Inkscape is a free download. Just google for Inscape and you will come up a free download site. Also if you have not discovered the free tutorials for either PSP or Elements, goggle for the tutorials. Several people have the sites where you can down load a copy of the tutorials for the pattern making instructions. Good patterning, remember it just takes a lot of practice, but it is time well spent and very rewarding. __________________ You can take the boy out of the hill country, but you can not take the hill country out of the boy. Okie's Cuttings and Patterns http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb24/okiearkie/ darrell, the okiearkie

12-09-2008, 06:01 PM	#3
KathyRo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: High Desert Arizona Posts: 443	Hi take a look at these directions for Photoshop Elements Making Puzzle Pieces in Adobe Photoshop Elements by Jay Pittman Also, check out this forum for additional info Scroll Saw Design Tutorials - Scroll Saw Woodworking & Crafts Message Board KathyRo __________________ Really New Scroller NEWMy Website, Robbins Nest Creations www.robbinsnestcreations.com My WCI Scroller Gallery http://www.scrollsawer.com/gallery/s...0/ppuser/12025 My WCI Wood Carving Gallery http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.co...00/ppuser/3480 Measure twice cut once Last edited by KathyRo; 12-09-2008 at 06:03 PM.

12-09-2008, 06:33 PM	#4
meydenhart Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Pretoria, South Africa Posts: 1,007	I also have a pattern-making tutorial for Photoshop Elements on my website - not a free one though __________________ Sue Mey Website: www.scrollsawartist.com Check out my scroll saw book

12-09-2008, 11:53 PM	#5
Kindlyoldpoop Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Centeral Indiana Posts: 211	all for your responce to my question and your help, I have installed PSE 4,0 and will start looking at the tutorials and will post my first pattern hopfully in a few days with any luck, again many thanks ... Ya'all Be Fun and Have Safe ... Kindlyoldpoop __________________ Ya'all Be Fun and Have Safe ... ~Kindlyoldpoop~ "I'm A Hard Dog To Keep Under The Porch" Last edited by Kindlyoldpoop; 12-09-2008 at 11:55 PM. Reason: mispelled words

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