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tony coleman · 09-23-2009, 10:48 PM

does anyone here use a graphics tablet when creating patterns.i am considering buying one,but dont know much about them,heck i havent even seen one except on the net,any help deeply appreciated...

CanadianScroller · 09-23-2009, 11:11 PM

I used to use a graphics tablet. I thought it would be a boon.
Now I just use my mouse and a vector program.
It does have its uses and I guess if I stuck with it I guess it could have been more beneficial.

If you are tracing directly from a picture or a photo then I guess it would be ok.
I spent 69 bucks on mine. I am glad I didnt spend too much more.

Ocelot · 09-23-2009, 11:52 PM

I bought one on ebay a while back, but haven't used it much yet since it was way more complicated then I was expecting. I guess theres a learning curve and it takes some getting used to.
If I spent some times with it, it might come in handy though.

Ray

Andy · 09-24-2009, 12:29 AM

I use an older Wacom Graphire and couldn't live without it! The newer ones are better for sure, and once I wear this one out a larger and newer one will be high priority.

Andy

Ellenburg48 · 09-24-2009, 05:50 PM

I opted for a Tooya..........works like the Wacom and it is less expensive and a generous size......almost the size of a piece of paper.

I hate it! It's too sensitive and I can't seem to dial it down a bit. I like making patterns much better with my mouse. Maybe because that's how I learned and what I'm used to.

I know many use a wacom and just love it. I think I'll stick to what is familiar to me though.
Christina

jigsue · 09-25-2009, 03:54 PM

Hi Tony

I have a Wacom bamboo and I love it. I am not too bad with a mouse, but using a pen is much more controllable and an added bonus is you can thicken the lines by just applying extra pressure. It took about 10 minutes to learn (obviously it gets better with practice, but it really was easy).

I also use if for signing documents, proof reading homework and tracing and freehand copying.

As said above, they are not that expensive, give it a go!!!

Sue

tony coleman · 09-25-2009, 05:36 PM

well,good news,
i recieved my tablet in the post today,just need time too try it out now.

tamtam · 09-25-2009, 06:20 PM

Can you post some pictures

JimSawyer · 09-25-2009, 08:07 PM

Gosh, I want me one of them, But finances don't allow , for now. I have an old computer and I think I'll wait 'till I get a a new PC. I do alot of work between my computer and drawing table, and I'm guessiing a tablet would greatly improve my working time.
Have fun with your new toy, and let us know how it works out!

Gill · 09-27-2009, 02:25 PM

Aldi have the Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet on sale right now for less than £40. I bought one and it's super. It recognises my handwriting unerringly and it comes with Coreldraw Essentials Edition 3 plus Ulead Photoimpact 12. In my book, it's a bargain. I've used another make of graphics tablet before and couldn't get on with it; the Bamboo is in a different league and will get lots of use.

09-23-2009, 10:48 PM	#1
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	graphics tablet does anyone here use a graphics tablet when creating patterns.i am considering buying one,but dont know much about them,heck i havent even seen one except on the net,any help deeply appreciated... __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

09-23-2009, 11:11 PM	#2
CanadianScroller Moderator CUT IT OUT Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chilliwack British Columbia, Canada Posts: 3,937 Blog Entries: 12	I used to use a graphics tablet. I thought it would be a boon. Now I just use my mouse and a vector program. It does have its uses and I guess if I stuck with it I guess it could have been more beneficial. If you are tracing directly from a picture or a photo then I guess it would be ok. I spent 69 bucks on mine. I am glad I didnt spend too much more. __________________ CAЯL HIRD-RUTTEЯ "proud member of the best scroll sawing forum on the net." Ryobi SC180VS scroll saw EX21

09-23-2009, 11:52 PM	#3
Ocelot Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 487	I bought one on ebay a while back, but haven't used it much yet since it was way more complicated then I was expecting. I guess theres a learning curve and it takes some getting used to. If I spent some times with it, it might come in handy though. Ray __________________ http://s13.photobucket.com/albums/a2...t=bdee7145.pbw

09-24-2009, 12:29 AM	#4
Andy Pattern Person Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,073	I use an older Wacom Graphire and couldn't live without it! The newer ones are better for sure, and once I wear this one out a larger and newer one will be high priority. Andy __________________ Shoot for the moon. If you miss you'll be headed for a star! www.80artdesigns.com

09-24-2009, 05:50 PM	#5
Ellenburg48 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jennings, OK Posts: 449	I opted for a Tooya..........works like the Wacom and it is less expensive and a generous size......almost the size of a piece of paper. I hate it! It's too sensitive and I can't seem to dial it down a bit. I like making patterns much better with my mouse. Maybe because that's how I learned and what I'm used to. I know many use a wacom and just love it. I think I'll stick to what is familiar to me though. Christina __________________ May all your days be filled with sunshine, happiness, laughter and much love.

09-25-2009, 03:54 PM	#6
jigsue Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Norfolk, UK Posts: 896	Hi Tony I have a Wacom bamboo and I love it. I am not too bad with a mouse, but using a pen is much more controllable and an added bonus is you can thicken the lines by just applying extra pressure. It took about 10 minutes to learn (obviously it gets better with practice, but it really was easy). I also use if for signing documents, proof reading homework and tracing and freehand copying. As said above, they are not that expensive, give it a go!!! Sue

09-25-2009, 05:36 PM	#7
tony coleman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ireland Posts: 674	well,good news, i recieved my tablet in the post today,just need time too try it out now. __________________ lets make plenty of sawdust and have fun doing it http://www.customcutz4you.webs.com/

09-25-2009, 06:20 PM	#8
tamtam Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 54	Can you post some pictures

09-25-2009, 08:07 PM	#9
JimSawyer Laying into Inlay Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lincoln, RI Posts: 1,075	Gosh, I want me one of them, But finances don't allow , for now. I have an old computer and I think I'll wait 'till I get a a new PC. I do alot of work between my computer and drawing table, and I'm guessiing a tablet would greatly improve my working time. Have fun with your new toy, and let us know how it works out! __________________ Jim The limits of the imagination are imaginary. No task is too tedious for Art. Rock and Scroll My Website Featherwood Woodcrafts Last edited by JimSawyer; 09-25-2009 at 08:08 PM. Reason: typo

09-27-2009, 02:25 PM	#10
Gill Fallen Angel Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,625	Aldi have the Wacom Bamboo graphics tablet on sale right now for less than £40. I bought one and it's super. It recognises my handwriting unerringly and it comes with Coreldraw Essentials Edition 3 plus Ulead Photoimpact 12. In my book, it's a bargain. I've used another make of graphics tablet before and couldn't get on with it; the Bamboo is in a different league and will get lots of use. __________________ There is no opinion, however absurd, which men will not readily embrace as soon as they can be brought to the conviction that it is readily adopted. (Schopenhauer, Die Kunst Recht zu Behalten)

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