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buzwahj@execulink.com · 10-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Is the Coyote Stencil Shop CD is as good as advertised in the Scroll Saw Mag. ? Is it easy to use ? I'm getting up in age tounderstand computer workings. Thanks for you help and time. Jimmy

Chris "The Wood Artist" · 10-14-2009, 06:35 PM

It's okay for line drawing and some portriat making patterns. Though I don't like it, I've found that something like Elements or Photoshop do the same thing plus more and are better in the long run. If you can't afford either or don't already have Coyote, try these as they are free to use and do a great job in pattern making and easy to use. "Gimp" and "Inkscape" Plus you will find a lot more tutors on these two and have a pretty easy learning curve. I use Elements and Corel Draw for my pattern making but still have "Gimp" and "Inkscape" in my computer and have still use those pretty often as well. I wouldn't have bought Elements and Corel Draw if I had found out about the free ones before I did.

Ocelot · 10-14-2009, 06:45 PM

I used it and it does work, but I don't think you can get the detail with it that you can manually with PaintShop, Gimp, Etc.
I've found that how well it works depends on the photo you are using and that if you prep the photo first (erasing backround, etc) it does a better job.

All in all, it works, it's simple, and I like the fallout preview, but it's not my first choice.

My suggestion is to download the demo and play around with it. It's free and fully functional except you can't print or save. But, you can see what kind of patterns you can make with it. And try before you buy is always a nice idea.

Ray

buzwahj@execulink.com · 10-14-2009, 06:50 PM

Thanks guys. I think that helps.

Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter · 10-14-2009, 08:17 PM

I have never used this program, but I also have never heard of a positive review by any one who has used it and I think that is the rest of the story.

slotdrag · 10-18-2009, 07:55 AM

I like it Its easy to use. I use the zoom in mode and I can manipalte the pattern. And I love the fall out mode.

10-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#1
buzwahj@execulink.com Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	help Is the Coyote Stencil Shop CD is as good as advertised in the Scroll Saw Mag. ? Is it easy to use ? I'm getting up in age tounderstand computer workings. Thanks for you help and time. Jimmy

10-14-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
Chris "The Wood Artist" Craftsman & Designer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fort Smith, AR USA Posts: 218	It's okay for line drawing and some portriat making patterns. Though I don't like it, I've found that something like Elements or Photoshop do the same thing plus more and are better in the long run. If you can't afford either or don't already have Coyote, try these as they are free to use and do a great job in pattern making and easy to use. "Gimp" and "Inkscape" Plus you will find a lot more tutors on these two and have a pretty easy learning curve. I use Elements and Corel Draw for my pattern making but still have "Gimp" and "Inkscape" in my computer and have still use those pretty often as well. I wouldn't have bought Elements and Corel Draw if I had found out about the free ones before I did. __________________ Chris The Wood Artist "Keep Scrolling Along" Free Patterns: www.myspace.com/_woodartist_ and http://thewoodartist.blogspot.com/

10-14-2009, 06:45 PM	#3
Ocelot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 486	I used it and it does work, but I don't think you can get the detail with it that you can manually with PaintShop, Gimp, Etc. I've found that how well it works depends on the photo you are using and that if you prep the photo first (erasing backround, etc) it does a better job. All in all, it works, it's simple, and I like the fallout preview, but it's not my first choice. My suggestion is to download the demo and play around with it. It's free and fully functional except you can't print or save. But, you can see what kind of patterns you can make with it. And try before you buy is always a nice idea. Ray __________________ http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t=bdee7145.pbw

10-14-2009, 08:17 PM	#5
Okie_Arkie_Wood_Cutter Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SouthWest Arkansas Posts: 402	I have never used this program, but I also have never heard of a positive review by any one who has used it and I think that is the rest of the story. __________________ 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

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10-14-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
buzwahj@execulink.com Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2	Thanks guys. I think that helps.

10-18-2009, 07:55 AM	#6
slotdrag Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 55	I like it Its easy to use. I use the zoom in mode and I can manipalte the pattern. And I love the fall out mode.