Westcott LetterCraft Large and Small Circles Template (T-831)
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The circles in the template all appear to be about 1/32" larger than the imprinted dimension, but I'm pretty sure that's on purpose to account for the width of a well-sharpened pencil. I put this theory to the test, and the circles I drew with a sharp drafting pencil using the template are spot on.
A plastic that can be bent. I don't know anything else.
Thank you for contacting me with your inquiry. Each pack contains one circle template.
It lies completely flat on the drawing surface. No nubs.
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What is the best way to draw an exact circle? When my high school geometry compass became too rusted to use, I had no choice but to squirt a pencil around a drinking glass. Despite the fact that I have few needs for circle drawing, I thought this would be a great tool to use for journal page decoration and emphasis. br>br>It fits the bill nicely for that. I'm giddy with delight at the ability of artistically placed circles to design and decorate. It's a practical straight-forward tool. It's also a good size for notebooks, with outside dimensions of 10" by 8". br>br>However, there is one issue that appears to be preventing it from being completed. usable. The plastic is flexible enough to avoid snapping, but rigid enough to leave a bump on the surface and a wave along the edge when bent at an angle over another object. It appears that repeated accidental bendings will cause it to break. br>br>As it falls under the sofa cushion or gets bent and squashed in between one thing and another in my bag, this appears to be the case. There are probably good reasons for making the stencil surface flexible enough to curve around something like a can or a pillow bolster, but for my purposes, a harder plastic would be far better.
) I recently started working with leather, and while I'm pretty good at doing a lot of things freehand, I decided it was time to seek professional assistance with some of my "problem areas. " The majority of the edges are curved. So, after doing some research on circle templates, I discovered that this one was the most popular. So, I guess I'll have to buy it like everyone else? So, as you might have guessed, I bought it, and after making a couple of knife sheaths out of it, I like how light it is, allowing me to easily move it around. I also like that, while it is light, it isn't and doesn't feel flimsy, so I'm not concerned about it withstanding a little abuse (physical, though I don't intend to cause bruises). I'll probably just focus on the verbal abuse and then refer it to counseling). Its smooth surface texture also allows it to slide easily across the leather when I need it to, after I've released the slight pressure I used to trace a circle.
I was thinking of using it as a cake platter, but I'm not sure. Size, on the other hand, is irrelevant - Neither with the appendage from which that phrase was derived, nor with circle stencils. What matters is that it guides me as I draw circles far and wide, wistfully and effortlessly, and that, my friends, is exactly what I look for in a circle stencil.
Okay. So the sole purpose of this device is to draw perfect circles. And you can do that very easily; however, my alignment lines were not perfect, so the stencil would not be centered when I aligned it on my cross mark. This effectively renders it useless for anyone attempting to perform a precise task. So there you have it. Now it's time to move on to the next.
It's a standard circle guide that's accurate and sturdy enough to go up to 2-inches in diameter. 1/2 of an inch It also has metric sizes on it, but it's an imperial (fractional) guide!br>br>I always pay for the items I buy on Amazon with my own money.
This template is made to last. Small enough to fit inside my 7 x 10 inch sketchbook while still being large enough to make a variety of circle sizes. The variety of circle options is appealing to me because it aids in the creation of my sketches. Because I'm not using this for math, I haven't checked the accuracy of the cross hairs. As other reviewers have pointed out, they appear slightly off to the naked eye. I would look elsewhere if these lines are necessary for your application. It's perfect if all you need are the circle templates.
I bought this to help me find the center of circles, and while it does its job, the guides (or axis, or center lines) are off. It would be fine if I didn't require precision, but I do, so this isn't an option for me. br>br>For instance, on the 3/8" circle, the bottom guide is almost 1/16" off. br>br>If all you need is a circle stencil, this will suffice. Look somewhere else if you require precision work.
It may appear to be a silly little tool, but if you're a crafter or drafter of any kind, you'll find it extremely useful. It's been used to make books, cut out decoupage circles, draw geometric designs, and even apply glitter in a perfect circle (tape off the edges around the circle size you want to do this with). In one relatively small plastic template, there are a huge number of circles. It fits easily into a notebook or the side pocket of a backpack or tote bag. It's also made of sturdy plastic. This isn't a flimsy piece of paper.
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