How to Enlarge Mosaic Patterns
Beautiful stained glass mosaic patterns can be found online or created by hand. There are many ways to use these stained glass patterns, however, the size may be too small for the stained glass piece you want to create. Enlarging mosaic patterns to fit specific application can be done, and there are a variety of options available to the budding stained glass designer and artist.
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Options for Resizing Mosaic Patterns
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Use an online resizing option. Mosaic stained glass patterns, when they are digital, can be uploaded to a website on the Internet. Type 'stained glass resizer' into your web browser to find a website that provides this service.
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Email the pattern to your local office supply store, giving specific enlargement measurements for your pattern. The stained glass pattern will be enlarged and emailed back to you, or it can be picked up.
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Purchase a pattern resizing software program specifically for stained glass patterns. Most offer a free trial period. Use this option to ensure the program is compatible with the computer and your skill level.
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Take advantage of graphic programs that may be on your computer, such as 'Photoshop' and 'Quark', to enlarge the mosaic pattern. 'Paint' is part of the Microsoft Office Suite programs. There are specific directions to resize your stained glass pattern, using 'Paint', provided by Stained Glass Patterns.org.
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Use the correct size paper when resizing a stained glass pattern. Ensure that the printer you are working on can print on the size paper required. Read the owner's manual for the printer to check the paper size options.
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Bring the pattern to an office supply store for resizing. The pattern can either be on paper or digital. Make sure it is in a 'jpeg' or 'PDF' format so the store can easily work with the digital image.
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