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    Default Beading on the edges of rectangle or perimeter of circle

    I am making an ashtray and would like beading on the edge of the cigar rest and the perimeter of the ash reservoir like here: Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	88750so far I have laid out the reservoir and rest: Click image for larger version. 

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ID:	88749 but for the world of me cannot figure how to add the beading. "Help"

    I tried to attach the mpc file but was not able to.

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    Good morning. I am intrigued since I am a cigar smoker. What do you carve them in?

    As to your question, what software/add-ons do you have? Unfortunately I don't have any of the pattern building add-ons and only have basic skills with Designer basic so can't help but someone else may.

    Let me know if you want a pattern made. I think it should be fairly quick with blender.

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    Did a quick pattern to see how I could do it. Pattern is the blank one with the following parameters:

    bit optimization:best
    depth .5
    height 500
    draft: large

    to customize it just add you favorite patterns as needed.

    Example with my pirate face pattern.
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    Really awesome what you have created again, I personally appreciate the time and effort you willingly and freely give to help other carvers.
    Thx, Rick H

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    Rick,

    I learned a bit as well. I was unaware you can make ashtrays from wood and after researching a bit, I guess world wide, its the most common material for ashtrays.

    taxque,

    I didn't spend a lot of time on the model so if it needs anything let me know. No real measurements. I just eyeballed it so definitely not perfect.

    Oscar
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    Dang O,

    This is sweet. I hve Designer 3 and was not able to get anything to work. I use scrap wood of just about any type for my ashtrays. Up until now the reservoir has been more cylindrical and I use a metal jar lid or old tuna can in the bottom. I am studying the mpc to understand how you did it.

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    Oscar,

    Did you create the pattern in Designer of some other software?

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    taxque,

    I use primarily Blender3d and Zbrush. They both have a steep learning curve but are amazing pieces of software. Blender is free. It is a software suite that does 3d modeling, 3d animation, 2d animation, physics engine simulations, video editing, compositing...lets just say it can get complex. I just picked up 3dCoat. Another 3d modeling software but I haven't learned how to use it yet.

    Mugs,

    I have never used Ipe so good info.

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    I seem to remember that Ipe is beautiful and hard but the dust is dangerous to inhale. Haven't used it or researched much on it, I apologize in advance if in error but wanted to mention the possibility of the dust being harmful. I think others have used it safely with good ventilation/vacuum. so pls check it out for yourself before carving any. Just wanted to make you aware of the possibility
    Rick H

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    Oscar it wont let me edit the Ptn file. I get an effor message saying I can only edit unlicensed files that I have authored.

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