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Re: Making b/w image
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Reply to: #961144 by Topcollector
Jun 12, 2018 1:23pm
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Am I missing something or can't you just make a copy on your printer and press black & white instead of color print, if your printer has this ability.
Re: Making b/w image
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Reply to: #961189 by Topcollector
Jun 12, 2018 1:47pm
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I’ve had trouble getting graphite to transfer too. My solution was to take a digital photo of my drawing, download it to my computer and print it out. Then transfer it to the carving medium.
Re: Making b/w image
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Reply to: #961154 by MissMoon
Jun 12, 2018 1:56pm
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I edited that to say "depend on the image" rather than the "page". Typo.
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Reply to: #961161 by Oberon_Kenobi
Jun 12, 2018 1:59pm
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It says to download it on to a Mac I have to first download something called "macport". I dunno.
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Reply to: #961194 by Sagacorn
Jun 12, 2018 2:23pm
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I actually did that and made the color lighter, but I wasn't sure it would work when I wrote the message. Sometimes it's hard for me to trace over shading if it's dark.
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Reply to: #961190 by Rebiccola
Jun 12, 2018 2:26pm
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I do have that problem with the laser printer at work, but I was using my inkjet at home. I've never had that problem before. I tried the tracing paper but I couldn't see the detail well enough to trace.
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Reply to: #961201 by MissMoon
Jun 12, 2018 6:34pm
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It says to download it on to a Mac I have to first download something called "macport". I dunno.

I've used it on Windoze (at work) and Linux (at home). I haven't used it on a Macintosh, so I can't help there. Perhaps there is another Mac user here who has tried GIMP.

On the other hand, Linux is ***FREE***. There are many distributions to choose from. I have Ubuntu at home. Another guy at work likes Mint and Peppermint. Get an old computer and try it. If you want to try it without installing it, search for a "Live Linux".

Another option is to dual-boot on your Macintosh. That way, when you start your computer you choose which operating system you want to run.

All options, but it is up to you. I'm thinking that the online option that someone else recommended will work out best for you. It will certainly be the quickest option.
Re: Making b/w image
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Reply to: #961189 by Topcollector
Jun 17, 2018 2:18pm
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I just use the cheapest mechanical pencils you could ever imagine, and tracing paper. No issues for me.
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Reply to: #961219 by Oberon_Kenobi
Jun 17, 2018 5:10pm
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I don't really need it. I was just curious because you mentioned it.
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Reply to: #961397 by FloridaFour
Jun 17, 2018 6:59pm
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The problem with the tracing paper was I couldn't see the details through the paper.