There will also be some good learning opportunities at the show!
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Think of each pattern as starting with a single cross positioned in the centre of each square that represents a repeat. Your distances will be the distance between those initial crosses. It doesn’t matter how wide the pattern is, insofar as a repeat is defined by the size of the blank and the angle of the threads. A square pattern repeats at the size of the circumference of the rod. Of course t
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<p>A rod to say "Thank You" to some very special friends in the US.</p> <p>The pattern spirals around the rod just as the guides spiral around the blank.</p>
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<p>Downrigging rod made for friends in the US.</p> <p>I designed the cross wrap using VisualWRAP.</p>
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Tiny pegs - can use for holding micro guides
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I finally found the time to finish a rod! It was also my first attempt at some decorative cork work.
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Season's Greetings from Dave and Caroline Boyle. See animated version here -->
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30 minutes to create the pattern, seven hours to wrap it, and only 4.5 years to write the software!!! :-) Hopefully the long time spent developing the features in this software will save rod builders a lot of effort in the future. Release date to be announced shortly.
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I spoke to lots of people at the show and the consistent feedback was that they enjoyed what they saw. For many it was their first show and were really excited with what they found. In my follow-ups with customers, many are telling me they are already making plans for next year. While the booths, seminars and products were great, as always it was the people that were the real highlight for me.
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G'day! We are launching a new product at the ICRBE, designed to help beginners get into the art of decorative wraps. Come visit the VisualWRAP Enterprises booth (part of the NERBS collection of booths) and check it out. I'm looking forward to seeing you there as we celebrate 20 years since the launch of the VisualWRAP software. Tight Wraps! Dave Boyle THREAD ART IS NOT A CRIME
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Thanks Tom, I'm looking forward to the show, seeing old friends and making new ones. This year the focus of the VisualWRAP Enterprises booth will be learning the art of decorative wraps. I have a new product being launched which I am hopeful will lower the barriers to entry of this wonderful aspect of rod building called Thread Art. Come along the show, marvel at the awesome rods on display in
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VisualWRAP Enterprises will also be there. Regards Dave Boyle
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Thread Art is not a crime Dave Boyle
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As mentioned, Billy's book. Also look at "Custom Rod Thread Art" by Clemens. If you are serious about it consider attending the ICRBE in Feb. The NERBs will have a booth there. You can see some of the world's best thread art there, meet the artists, ask questions, and learn.
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Does it have to be all or nothing? And where is your comfort zone? Maybe a strategy is to start selling and see what works. You might be surprised and find a niche that is not currently filled. Personally I like the “build it and they will come” approach. Dave
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Thread art is not a crime. Neither is making a plain rod. How do you sell either? Billy mentioned education which I think is the key. Just because the rod is not decorated, does that mean it is automatically more functional? Create your own market. It takes work. Regards Dave
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ThreadCentral has just been updated with the DWPA Gallery. I hope it adds to your understanding of how cross wraps develop and you enjoy watching! DWPA Gallery Tight Wraps! Dave Boyle Thread Art is not a crime!
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Note to self: next time making a promotional post on rbo, mention spine. Seems likely to generate some interest. DB THREAD ART IS NOT A CRIME!
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The sale applies to the software only
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I would like that too :-) I am working on some things in the background that I hope will eventually deliver what you are after. There are not enough hours in the day at the moment.
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G'day, We're holding a quick software sale! If you've been considering the VisualWRAP or VisualWEAVE software packages, now is a great time to buy. Until Sep 6th you can receive a 20% discount by clicking on the links in the following page: Tight Wraps! ============================================ VisualWRAP is Windows software that lets you design, edit, view and share decorative
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G'day, If you like cross wraps then you may have heard of the VisualWRAP software. I'm pleased to announce the launch of the VisualWRAP Users Group, a place to learn about the software, share experiences and help each other. This has been set up as a FaceBook Social Learning Group, with topic organized into Units for easy reference. Regards Dave Boyle
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I grew up with the metric system and am now trying to get my head around US weights, measures and distances and it is not easy, lol
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G’day, Vizwrap has no options for sizes of threads. It calculates the positions where layout threads need to start. For this reason there is no direct correlation between the number of threads shown on the screen and the number of threads you need to lay on your rod. What the software does is allow you to print the pattern true to size, so you can then measure from the printout the start or en
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OK, all fixed now, Download store is returned to normal. Thanks Dave Boyle
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Just noticed a bug with the Download store. I've temporarily taken it offline while I fix it. Will advise when it's back. Thanks Dave
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G'day, Following the successful launch at the recent ICRBE, printed Index Books have been added to the ThreadCentral download store. These are for users of the VisualWRAP software who would rather browse through a booklet of patterns than scroll through a PDF on their computer. Each book shows an image of the patterns available along with its number/name. Find the pattern that you or your cust
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Sorry this is a bit late. Came back from the show then straight back into work and only now starting to get back into the swing of things. The ICRBE was great. Met many old friends and made many new ones. I was fortunate enough to give seminars on VisualWRAP and Rod Photography in the NERBs booth, and had a great time demonstrating my various products. Thanks to all those who dropped by, and e
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