Pattern sharing depot

**want2b** · 11-29-2009

I'm far from the expert but for most of us making a 'quality' carving from a pic is tough. To convert a pic it needs to be converted to 'grayscale' which the carver uses. That can be done in Corel PaintShop or other photo programs. That can be imported to the pattern editor(additional purchase for the carver or comes with the probe) and saved as a pattern. Unfortunately This only gives you a shallow outline, not much depth or 3d height. Works reasonably well for lithos as the minimal difference in thickness shows up when backlited. Not so obvious when carved in wood.
There are forum members who can work the converted photo in other programs and end up with patterns that show the depth. I expect some of them will post here and give you some direction as to what you will need and the complexity of the software used. From there you will have to decide whether the cost along with your comfort range in computers makes it viable.
Good luck,
Rick H,

**PCW** · 11-29-2009

I have had some requests for the horse pattern I made and they are not doing anyone any good setting on my on my hard drive.

What I'm going to try to do (as long as my health holds out) is post as many as I can between now and Dec 31.

Horse with background

Horse without background

Horse Bust

**want2b** · 11-29-2009

Dan;

Really love the 3/4 profile horse, greatly appreciated your original posting. Making a plaque for my granddaughter and incorporating it into a sign for my daughter who is a vet. Don't want to appear nosey or insensitive, have no idea what health issues you may be dealing with. Just want to say you have my prayers and I'm sure those of many others in this forum.
Best,
Rick H

**Kenm810** · 11-29-2009

Dan,
All three of these are Great Patterns,
I'll looking forward to others.

**Lin** · 11-29-2009

Dan, I want to give you a very big thanks for the horse patterns. My SIL is a horse nut so I think I kow what she'll get for her B-day next year.
Wonderful patterns.
Lin

**bjbethke** · 11-29-2009

I have been reworking some of my old patterns since I got the Vector Magic program. It is easy to use and it does get rid of lots of the noise and rough edges on the Bitmap images. I save them in SVG format and convert them with my Illustrator CS4.