[Nfb-krafters-korner] Realistic object drawings.

[David Andrews]

Thermoform machines, and thermoform paper are still available, 
although probably expensive for an individual.

Dave

At 04:36 PM 5/12/2016, you wrote:
>Does anyone remember the thermoform drawings?  Is the thermofor paper and
>machine available now.  If so, maybe an object can be placed on the machine
>and melted into the plastic sheet.
>Linda
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>Behalf Of Sandra Gayer via Nfb-krafters-korner
>Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2016 2:44 PM
>To: List for blind crafters and artists
>Cc: Sandra Gayer
>Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Realistic object drawings.
>
>Hello Everyone,
>I had an idea to draw around outlines in stencils to get realistic drawings
>of objects, using a spur wheel. However, I've looked what stencils are
>really used for and, based on that, I don't think I'll be able to do this
>with them. I think they are really used for printing copies of the image
>they represent.
>
>I've tried typing in things like, plastic objects to draw around on paper,
>two D molds for paper drawings... Has anyone got any ideas about what I'm
>actually looking for? I really want flat, hard representations of objects
>such as flowers and animals. I want all the elementslike lines and relief
>presented as gaps so that I can draw around the object and my version will
>look like the original.
>
>Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
>PS I think I've finally got the curves along the right lines for my Celtic
>Cross.
>Very best wishes,
>Sandra.
>
>On 5/12/16, Courtney Fulghum Smith via Nfb-krafters-korner
><nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> > If you would like the directions for the flower pen project that was
> > taught this past Monday night, please e-mail me at cmfulghum at gmail.com.
> >
> > Courtney

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