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Step 3Measure Glass, Design and Print Tracing Paper Sheets

Measure Glass, Design and Print Tracing Paper Sheets
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With a paper band, mark and measure the upper and lower diameters, and the height of the glass. Add 5mm to each length.

In your favorite drawing software (e.g. OpenOffice Draw), create a trapeze of measured sizes to mark the borders, and import a picture of your choice. Size it to fit into the trapeze.

Personally, since I only had tracing paper on hand, and after some trials, I choose some black/white Japaneses patterns:
  • tracing paper prints best with a laser printer (with inkjet, it will form a roll when still wet).
  • The contrast is maximum, with lots of black areas (which will give a more intimate atmosphere);
  • tracing paper is a great diffuser on white areas.
With inkjet overhead transparencies, you can use any colors you like. Instead of white areas, use light colors to serve as diffuser.
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Nov 13, 2010. 8:56 AMChristyDurr says:
I downloaded the OpenOffice and I am in the Draw but cannot find out how you got the trapazoid figure or even in the perspective view. Please help.
Oct 10, 2010. 7:38 PMruthdeb says:
I think maybe you mean "trapezoid" instead of "trapeze?" Not trying to be nitpicky, but it took me a minute to understand what you meant... I get it now though -- and g.o.r.g.e.o.u.s idea made of household items. LOVE IT.

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