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dale · 10-23-2006, 11:30 PM

How hard would it be to take a picture of a moose head and make it into a pattern?

I really dont understand how to determine what is cut and what should be left.
Ofcourse Im new to scrolling.

If anyone can just explaine to me I would apprecaite it.

dale

Steviegwood · 10-24-2006, 01:45 AM

Hi Dale, if you have a photo editor that has a special feature to it called coloring book try using that on it first. If not Pm me and I will try and help you. There is alot of different software for making patterns out of photos. Steve

dale · 10-24-2006, 04:45 AM

I tried it and I have photo shop 9.0.. the only thing is my picture wont blow up that much.. I will have to find another picture.

Thank you Steve.

dale

Back2Jake · 10-24-2006, 02:44 PM

Dale,

By your comment about deciding what should be cut, and what should be left, I am guessing you are talking about a fretwork pattern. Maybe this will help.

Start with outlining the moose head. Decide how you are going to cut it, will it be cut out, as in the entire perimeter of the moose head, or will it be defined in a background of wood such as "Someone Say Cookie" on the thread "Looking for boxer patterns".

After you decide that, look for the features that define the animal, ie, eyes, ears, nostrils, and some fur to show the contours and muscles to the moose.

Choose to have these features open cut with a little veining to help distinguish them.

If you work it out this far, with pencil and paper or software, then show me a photo, perhaps I can help you tweek it a little more to get the pattern you want.

Take care
Toni

dale · 10-25-2006, 06:17 AM

Wow you all are great.. helping a hillbilly in his unknown area.

When I get the pic I want and do what I can .. I will check back with youall.

dale

10-23-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
dale Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norwood, MO Posts: 122	Moose Head How hard would it be to take a picture of a moose head and make it into a pattern? I really dont understand how to determine what is cut and what should be left. Ofcourse Im new to scrolling. If anyone can just explaine to me I would apprecaite it. dale

10-24-2006, 01:45 AM	#2
Steviegwood Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arthur, WV Posts: 2,184	Moosehead Hi Dale, if you have a photo editor that has a special feature to it called coloring book try using that on it first. If not Pm me and I will try and help you. There is alot of different software for making patterns out of photos. Steve

10-24-2006, 02:44 PM	#4
Back2Jake Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In a house ... but I might move. Posts: 1,110 Blog Entries: 16	This might help Dale, By your comment about deciding what should be cut, and what should be left, I am guessing you are talking about a fretwork pattern. Maybe this will help. Start with outlining the moose head. Decide how you are going to cut it, will it be cut out, as in the entire perimeter of the moose head, or will it be defined in a background of wood such as "Someone Say Cookie" on the thread "Looking for boxer patterns". After you decide that, look for the features that define the animal, ie, eyes, ears, nostrils, and some fur to show the contours and muscles to the moose. Choose to have these features open cut with a little veining to help distinguish them. If you work it out this far, with pencil and paper or software, then show me a photo, perhaps I can help you tweek it a little more to get the pattern you want. Take care Toni __________________ "Who I AM, is who I want to be."

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10-24-2006, 04:45 AM	#3
dale Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norwood, MO Posts: 122	I tried it and I have photo shop 9.0.. the only thing is my picture wont blow up that much.. I will have to find another picture. Thank you Steve. dale

10-25-2006, 06:17 AM	#5
dale Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Norwood, MO Posts: 122	Wow you all are great.. helping a hillbilly in his unknown area. When I get the pic I want and do what I can .. I will check back with youall. dale