Hi all. Well, I started battling the grid method last night. I started
by tracing the pieces onto the 1/4 graph paper and I felt like
everything was going great... and I knew exactly how to dive into the
next step, which is redrawing the unscaled pieces using the 1 grid
cutting board. Here's
My goal today is to see about finding somewhere that has a projector, maybe
the library, or even finding a cheap one I could pick up at the office supply
store.
Michaels or Hobby Lobby, they have a variety of prices
From: ladybeanofbun...@aol.com
I could be wrong, but I would try doubling the 1/8th ones ;i.e. if one
square = 1 in 1/4 scale, then 2x2 squares of the 1/8 = 1
Kate Pinner
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Thank you everyone so much for your suggestions. The recommendation on
using a projector has always intrigued me but the unfortunate thing is
that now days people who would or did once use them are less likely to,
since the upgraded technology has led many to discard the old projector
and
Well... my progress wasn't too great today since I was busy all
afternoon doing other things, but I went to Staples first to see if
they had projectors while I was there pricing large-format copies and
they have two models, both $199. That seems like an awful but it's
Staples, office supplies.
Justine,
Hie thy buns to a graphics supply store and see if they have a
percentage conversion wheel. It's a wonder. You can take any inch (or
pica!) measurement at all, move the outer ring to the desired
measurement, and presto, here's your pecentage to enlarge.
== Marjorie Wilser
