Re: fell for it again-coda

1 template created from paper or plastic curve+1 piece of sheet metal (and finishing supplies as needed to avoid corrosion)+1 dremel with appropriate bits+1 DH (because he is convinced he is better at this stuff than me, truth is, he just likes playing with the dremel)= one metal curve. Afterwards I rubbed colored metal filler into the etched marks so they were easy to see.

NightMist

metal is great, hard to find...but there are three places I go, 1. fabric store, if they don't have what I need I go to 2. art store...you'd be surprised all the different types of rulers used in art...and made of metal, and 3. drafting supply houses. they have metal t-squares, I found a protractor made of metal....makes nice granny circs and I don't remember seeing a French curve or not but check those places first, then if that fails...flip over your metal ruler...write down the name of the company embossed in it....send them a letter of what you looking for to see if they have it or is willing to make it. also, while you are at the arts and craft store...see if they have that very thin cork with self stick adhesive on the back....that way when the stuff on your original wears out, you can replace it. just don't get felt..found out the hard way it lifts the ruler to far off the fabric.

peepla

--ps....love the teapot / sugarbowl metaphor...that was way cool.

Re: fell for it again-coda Group: rec.crafts.textiles.quilting Date: Fri, Jul 11, 2003, 6:40am (EDT+4) From: snipped-for-privacy@uir.zzn.com (NightMist) On Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:52:46 -0400 (EDT), snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net wrote: Re: fell for it again-coda =A0=A0Julia Altshuler asked: =3DA0=3DA0=3DA0=3DA0Here's the question for everybody: How do your rulers = hold up over time? What do you to make them last?

We used some sheet aluminum from the craft/hobby shop. I don't know the precise gauge, but it is heavy, between 1 and 2 millimeters thick. He initially made one for me out of sheet brass that he uses in jewelry making, but the finish he applied to it to keep it from greening didn't like fabric. After I rubbed in the filler, he went over it with some stuff he makes that is similar to encaustic wax. I wish I could give you the exact recipe, but it's stinky to make, so I usually find an excuse to be elsewhere when he makes it. (G) Your friendly hardware store guy could probably direct you to something that will work, and dry hard enough not to be a problem.

NightMist

Re: fell for it again-coda Thank you! This reminds me that, years ago, my Dad made a set of elastic threaders for me, from scraps of aluminum. I've misplaced them, so will institute a search-and-rescue party. :) Off to get my dremel, and tools, and buy a sheet of aluminum... Cea