Carved Wood Stained Plaques

[HighTechOkie]

Is the conversion done manually or automatically through a graphics program? I am waiting for a part and have time for research.

Thanks,
Steve

PS Nice Work.. Giving me some ideas!

The conversion was done through custom software that takes a jpg, bmp, png graphic and either centerline or outline traces the image and converts it into a MPC, TrueType Font (TTF) or DXF. We have a few more things to finish and will start beta testing this week hopefully.

While CoreDRAW and Adobe Illustrator can trace a bitmap/raster image and create vectors, Designer can not import vector graphics files. We have created a simple one step bitmap to vectored mpc conversion without the need to buy and learn expensive graphics programs.

Rob

[SteveEJ]

Need a Beta Tester? I'm in.. I have tested hardware and software for MS, Sling Media and a few others. NDA signing is not an issue either.

Thanks,

Steve

[Router-Jim]

Ken that is well thought out and opens up new possibilites. Congrats on a job well done.


HighTeck Rookie. Nice job on the conversion. I'm interested in hearing more about your process as it develops.


Jim

[Kenm810]

Here's another one,
this is getting to be kinda fun.

Also here's a little info on Wood Dyes
www.briwax.co.nz/WoodDyes.php
Remember a little goes a long ways

[Digitalwoodshop]

Excellent projects..... Top of the line work !!!!

AL

[RayTrek]

Ken,

That is assume I am going to send a pic to my sister I believe that is exactly what she is asking for Thank you very much you sure do have a way with the arts and I have learned much from you.
I carved the Gothic Wheat today for a small cabinet it is carved (Normal) 18.5” board with a carrier board (sled) about 2.5 hours – good job on the pattern I only changed the size and I cant wait to stain it with the info I received here, Thanks again Ken way fun
Ray

[mtylerfl]

Beautiful work, you guys! Very, very nice.

[Kenm810]

Looks Great Ray,
Team work that it, -- Really Make me feel good to see folks working together
on some new ideas, and kind of neat Projects.

[FINGERS]

One of the older member posted a tip some time ago about using food color to tint clear stain, it works great and you save big bucks.

[Kenm810]

Hi Mike, Good Idea

I also remember that post about using food coloring for staining wood,
I sometimes just mix a little in to my water borne Sanding Sealer or Top Coat
for a hint of color or the bring out the wood grain a bit.

Ps. Lots of egg dying kits will be going sale after Easter,
4 and 6 color kits are 50% off already at some Craft and Meijers stores
around here.