How Do You Convert Pictures To Scroll Saw Patterns?
Scroll saws allow woodworkers to cut intricate shapes out of wood. Woodworkers who are specialists in scroll saw crafts may on occasion want to convert a picture into a scroll saw pattern. While there are many ways to convert pictures to patterns, an effective and inexpensive way is to use a photocopy machine. The photocopy machine allows the user to make a black-and-white representation of the picture and scale it up or down to meet the specifications of the project. Place the picture on the photocopy machine. Adjust the settings for the photocopier to make either an enlarged or a reduced copy of the picture, according to your needs for the scroll saw project. Adjust the settings until the correct size is achieved. This may require some experimentation if your initial settings are incorrect. Place the graph paper on a work surface. Align the carbon paper over the graph paper, carbon-side down. Position the photocopy of the picture over the carbon paper. Use a pen to trace the lines of
