Hi Try drawing the design onto your jean fabric. When I want to trace a pattern I tape it to the window, (overlapping the ends of the tape so I can get it off)and put another piece on top of it and tape that, and draw or trace it. I know its fabric but you should be able to see it. Do it in bright daylight. Another idea. Can you get a print out on your design? Print template, or a copy of it. Put tracing paper on the bottom, making sure you have the correct side up. lay fabric single layer, or two layers , lay tracing paper between layers. Have your template on top of the fabric and trace it. I hope I helped you some or gave you an idea. B.

Hi Belle and thanks for the wb! That's good to know about the flat round brush. I don't have any of those and have been thinking I needed to get some. Your comment about the video reminded me of this video, which shows an even simpler way (though the guy is kind of creepy, IMO): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCDm6fIPJRE I used to ink schematics on 30x40 mylar sheets at Boeing, and we had rulers that had cork strips under them, and also ones with slightly elevated metal strips on the sides that do the same thing. I still have them, but never thought about running a paint brush along them. I think they're not high enough, but they worked great with a rapidagraph. You could also tape pennies to the bottom. But I like what that guy does on that video -- so easy! Thanks about the mistakes not being so noticed. I keep reminding myself of that. I'll try not to stay away so long. I just don't do decorative painting as often as many of you. I sort of mix creative projects. I'll make a post showing you the last one I did. ~~ Bebe, I've been reusing the tape like you suggested. Works great until the edges get a little wavy with dried paint... but then, I'm working with latex at the moment just striping the inside sides of the toy box, so it would probably be better with acrylic -- not such quick buildup. Still, I've gotten far more mileage out of my tape than I would have, thanks.

Here is some old-time-carpenter's geometry. If the curve is an arc (part of a circle), it is easy to draw using three nails and two boards. Both methods require you to put a nail at the end point and center of the arc. Then get two boards and create either a half-lap or gusset to hold them together at the ends. It does not have to be fancy or neat. Method 1: * Put the two boards joined so they create a "triangle" or large "V" with each board (same edge) touching both one end point and the center point. * Fasten the boards to maintain this angle (let glue dry, nail together, etc. whatever works for you.) * Put a pencil in the apex of the V and keeping the boards in contact with the left and center nail, trace the left side of the arc. * Repeat for the right side. Note if the V apex angle is 90 degrees, you will have a semi-circle (half circle). Method 2: * Lay the first board from the left nail to the center nail as before. * Attach the second board PARALLEL to the chord (the line connecting the endpoints of the arc.) The easiest way to do this is simply measure from the chord up to the midpoint and mark the same distance above the right endpoint. * Securely fasten the V as before. * Remove the center nail. * Trace the arc with the pencil in the apex, keeping the boards in contact with each endpoint nail. This method requires longer boards, but is one operation and not two.

Hehehe. I just reread. Backfeeding through the dryer was a mistake. I missed the NOT when I typed it. Oops! >>>I am NOT backfeeding through the dryer.I AM using a transfer switch. Sorry for the mistake. Now I get the confusion. My apologies. OK, I if I leave ground in place on the main breaker panel and run the neutral through the transfer switch THEN to its current position on the main panel, I will successfully keep them separated while not killing a lineman, yes? No fires or danger? The generator will have its own ground stake from the frame. I was thinking of using a GE TC10324R or similar. http://www.homedepot.com/buy/electrical-breakers-distribution-load-centers-safety-switches/ge-200-amp-emergency-power-transfer-switch-175644.html I will have to manually make sure that no two large loads are running at once. Short of buying a 70Kw generator, I think this is all I can do. A neighbor works for an electrical supply house so I will go with what transfer switch he suggests.