[Nfb-krafters-korner] Realistic object drawings.

[Valerie]

I really wish they were more affordable for an individual. I want to get my hands on every form of tactile drying equipment available. It would help me tons in my college classes. I want to see what works best.

> On May 12, 2016, at 3:49 PM, David Andrews via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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
> 
>        David Andrews and long white cane Harry.
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