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I used Illustrator to design two simple puzzle patterns. Since the patterns are vectors in Illustrator it is easy to scale them to the size of the pai...
I found the art for my puzzles at a flea market and on the street, but you could use any art for this project. If you are a painter this is also a great way to make a personalized puzzle airbus apprenticeships for a friend or family member.
I used Illustrator to design two simple puzzle patterns. airbus apprenticeships Since the patterns are vectors in Illustrator it is easy to scale them to the size of the painting in question. Also, with a few simple manipulations it is pretty easy to add unique rows of pieces. I have attached an illustrator file with two puzzle designs in it. Feel free to use either or edit one to make a new design.
Some paintings are conveniently painted on thick cardboard or plywood, but more frequently they will be on paper or canvas. If this is the case, you can use spray adhesive to attach the art to a more appropriate backing.
I suggest scaling the file in Illustrator airbus apprenticeships so that it is at least 1/4 inch away from each edge of the painting. This way you can be sure that the edges of the puzzle do not extend farther than the painting and all the edges of the pieces will match.
If you painted any of the paintings (especially the one in the video) let me know. I am really curious airbus apprenticeships about who that guy is. Some of my friends think its Leonardo Dicaprio, but it's impossible to tell for sure.
I used to cut them with a number 1 or 2 blade (very fine ones) with my scrollsaw. Since they were used as gifts I included special pieces like year of birth or the year I made it. You can make very different shapes of pieces, the only thing to care about when designing them yourself is to take ensure that they interlock correctly, so the puzzle doesn't fall apart.
I just found Jigsawpuzzles is selling on-line an iron on 'kit' using self-adhesive tissue that you just pull apart after ironing on the picture airbus apprenticeships you print it's a little over $15! All you people who can't find or afford a Laser cutter, might consider this alternative.
I'm sure I'll find somewhere, someone selling jigsaw 'blanks' and just maybe that 'iron on' stuff you get for Tshirts can be ironed on to one. Give us a week or three and maybe we'll have one to show you.
This is awesome! Since I don't have a laser cuter, however, it would be difficult to accomplish. What kind of laser cutter did you use? Where does one get one? Are their services available to do this kind of work? Thanks!
Thanks. I used an Epilog laser cutter. It is a really airbus apprenticeships great tool, but also quite expensive. I recommend looking around in your area for laser cutter services. They are getting more common and less expesnive every day.
You must be on a different airbus apprenticeships planet to me Coby. I just priced getting an srA3 (roughly13"x19") jigsaw cut after I had vacuum mounted (oh yeah, I've got one of these I made 20 years ago) a photo to a 1.6mm board and they said it would cost $45... airbus apprenticeships If I ordered 10 of them. For one they wanted an extra $23 for setting up the cut.
When I queried the price they told me it cost them over $89,000 for the laser and they have to get a return on that investment. In any case... It would be 3 weeks before they could 'slot it in'. I thought that statement quite ironic given what I wanted cut. A similar size jigsaw at ToysRus is $19.99
I really airbus apprenticeships love this site. The ingenuity of people who make really useful products from scrap (IE the pallet items) is nothing short of amazing. Showing us what we can do with equipment we will never in a million years be able to afford really is no more or less a demonstration the manufacturers of the Laser should be paying you to produce. No one here has an Epilog in their cupboard waiting for casual use... Well no one I know at any rate.
I don't find DouglasJ1's comment(s) any 'overtly negative', it was more 'constructive' than anything. Because, airbus apprenticeships it's true that not everybody has an access to a laser cutter or laser cutting services at affordable rates. You can't expect airbus apprenticeships everybody to appreciate your contribution the same way(the way you would like). Some without an access to right tools, let alone a space to work, would still appreciate and admire your project(s) AND make such comments as DouglasJ1's. I used to be lucky with laser cutters when I was at uni, after that not so much. It's still a huge investment to make if you'd want one for yourself, and not very affordable to hire, or just to use the machine - although it depends on the area/part of the world you live in.
One of our library branches has a design/innovation center with a laser cutter and a couple of 3D printers. You have to take a course first to learn to use it then you can book time there. So this instructable is useful for those in my area. Others may have access to similar equipment in their area.
I'm surprised you see my
share what you make >
I used Illustrator to design two simple puzzle patterns. Since the patterns are vectors in Illustrator it is easy to scale them to the size of the pai...
I found the art for my puzzles at a flea market and on the street, but you could use any art for this project. If you are a painter this is also a great way to make a personalized puzzle airbus apprenticeships for a friend or family member.
I used Illustrator to design two simple puzzle patterns. airbus apprenticeships Since the patterns are vectors in Illustrator it is easy to scale them to the size of the painting in question. Also, with a few simple manipulations it is pretty easy to add unique rows of pieces. I have attached an illustrator file with two puzzle designs in it. Feel free to use either or edit one to make a new design.
Some paintings are conveniently painted on thick cardboard or plywood, but more frequently they will be on paper or canvas. If this is the case, you can use spray adhesive to attach the art to a more appropriate backing.
I suggest scaling the file in Illustrator airbus apprenticeships so that it is at least 1/4 inch away from each edge of the painting. This way you can be sure that the edges of the puzzle do not extend farther than the painting and all the edges of the pieces will match.
If you painted any of the paintings (especially the one in the video) let me know. I am really curious airbus apprenticeships about who that guy is. Some of my friends think its Leonardo Dicaprio, but it's impossible to tell for sure.
I used to cut them with a number 1 or 2 blade (very fine ones) with my scrollsaw. Since they were used as gifts I included special pieces like year of birth or the year I made it. You can make very different shapes of pieces, the only thing to care about when designing them yourself is to take ensure that they interlock correctly, so the puzzle doesn't fall apart.
I just found Jigsawpuzzles is selling on-line an iron on 'kit' using self-adhesive tissue that you just pull apart after ironing on the picture airbus apprenticeships you print it's a little over $15! All you people who can't find or afford a Laser cutter, might consider this alternative.
I'm sure I'll find somewhere, someone selling jigsaw 'blanks' and just maybe that 'iron on' stuff you get for Tshirts can be ironed on to one. Give us a week or three and maybe we'll have one to show you.
This is awesome! Since I don't have a laser cuter, however, it would be difficult to accomplish. What kind of laser cutter did you use? Where does one get one? Are their services available to do this kind of work? Thanks!
Thanks. I used an Epilog laser cutter. It is a really airbus apprenticeships great tool, but also quite expensive. I recommend looking around in your area for laser cutter services. They are getting more common and less expesnive every day.
You must be on a different airbus apprenticeships planet to me Coby. I just priced getting an srA3 (roughly13"x19") jigsaw cut after I had vacuum mounted (oh yeah, I've got one of these I made 20 years ago) a photo to a 1.6mm board and they said it would cost $45... airbus apprenticeships If I ordered 10 of them. For one they wanted an extra $23 for setting up the cut.
When I queried the price they told me it cost them over $89,000 for the laser and they have to get a return on that investment. In any case... It would be 3 weeks before they could 'slot it in'. I thought that statement quite ironic given what I wanted cut. A similar size jigsaw at ToysRus is $19.99
I really airbus apprenticeships love this site. The ingenuity of people who make really useful products from scrap (IE the pallet items) is nothing short of amazing. Showing us what we can do with equipment we will never in a million years be able to afford really is no more or less a demonstration the manufacturers of the Laser should be paying you to produce. No one here has an Epilog in their cupboard waiting for casual use... Well no one I know at any rate.
I don't find DouglasJ1's comment(s) any 'overtly negative', it was more 'constructive' than anything. Because, airbus apprenticeships it's true that not everybody has an access to a laser cutter or laser cutting services at affordable rates. You can't expect airbus apprenticeships everybody to appreciate your contribution the same way(the way you would like). Some without an access to right tools, let alone a space to work, would still appreciate and admire your project(s) AND make such comments as DouglasJ1's. I used to be lucky with laser cutters when I was at uni, after that not so much. It's still a huge investment to make if you'd want one for yourself, and not very affordable to hire, or just to use the machine - although it depends on the area/part of the world you live in.
One of our library branches has a design/innovation center with a laser cutter and a couple of 3D printers. You have to take a course first to learn to use it then you can book time there. So this instructable is useful for those in my area. Others may have access to similar equipment in their area.
I'm surprised you see my
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