Templates
#1
I was just wondering, you do make your own templates or use "store bought templates". And, what do you make them out of? I usually trace mine onto a sheet of typing paper and then transfer them over onto poster board and cut them out. But, I always do everything the old fashioned way because that is how I learned to do it. Am I totally out of date???
#2
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
i purchase alot of templates but when i need to make one i generally use mylar template sheets= they are large- i can make alot of templates out of one piece and it is heat resistant so i can iron over them if need be.
i have made plenty of templates out of card stock but prefer the ones out of template plastic- the edges stay much longer than the cardboard ones.
i have made plenty of templates out of card stock but prefer the ones out of template plastic- the edges stay much longer than the cardboard ones.
#7
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 17,861
If it's one that I'm going to do much cutting with, I take it to the glass shop and have them cut them for me out of the same plastic as our rulers. The cost is minimal!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
I like having the solid thickness of the plastic .... can zip around it pretty quick with a small rotary cutter, and not worry about lopping off the edges of the template, or slicing my finger!!!
#8
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 502
My mother used fine sandpaper to make templates, they did not slide on fabric when she traced them. I use the backs of tablets, a thin cardboard for the templates I need that cannot be cut with the rotary cutter. Template plastic works good too but it is a worthwhile investment and lasts forever.
Carol J.
Carol J.
#10
I am drasticly trying to cut out all un-necessary spending so I now make my own.Getting along fine so far using butter bowl lids, cereal boxes, really anything that can be re-used. I don't think you are out of date just being thrifty and look at how much money you save!
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