Comments on: Tools of the Trade: French Curve http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/ Design, Marketing & Style Magnified. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:59:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: chi hair flat iron http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-302005 chi hair flat iron Wed, 09 Jun 2010 09:03:13 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-302005 http://www.chiflatironhair.us/ chi hair flat iron http://www.chiflatironhair.us/ chi hair flat iron

]]> By: 10 Golden Lessons to Embrace as a Graphic Designer | Nubbytwiglet.com http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-139480 10 Golden Lessons to Embrace as a Graphic Designer | Nubbytwiglet.com Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-139480 [...] design and the ‘old schoolers’ have so much to teach us! I’ve never had to use french curves or rub-on letters by choice. By watching established designers from previous generations use unique [...] [...] design and the ‘old schoolers’ have so much to teach us! I’ve never had to use french curves or rub-on letters by choice. By watching established designers from previous generations use unique [...]

]]> By: Bernie http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-108176 Bernie Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:04:52 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-108176 My ex husband was an excellent draftsman. He could create hand drawn lettering that wrapped around shapes like circles, ovals, etc. I never see lettering like that anymore. He used french curves and was also very good at eyeballing how letters fit together. He used little circles between the letters to space them. The loveliness of such artwork can be seen in antique drawings. It is fascinating to actually watch someone do it. The computer fonts of today just do not capture the beauty of the old fashioned way. My ex husband was an excellent draftsman. He could create hand drawn lettering that wrapped around shapes like circles, ovals, etc. I never see lettering like that anymore. He used french curves and was also very good at eyeballing how letters fit together. He used little circles between the letters to space them. The loveliness of such artwork can be seen in antique drawings. It is fascinating to actually watch someone do it. The computer fonts of today just do not capture the beauty of the old fashioned way.

]]> By: Minnimi http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-14367 Minnimi Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:34:41 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-14367 French curve is made for drawing armscyes (for patterns), at least that's what I've been taught to use it for. Size #17, that is. French curve is made for drawing armscyes (for patterns), at least that’s what I’ve been taught to use it for. Size #17, that is.

]]> By: Morri http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-6400 Morri Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:30:05 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-6400 of course, now they're used for art. ^_^ of course, now they’re used for art. ^_^

]]> By: Nubby http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-5230 Nubby Tue, 27 May 2008 04:07:37 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-5230 Steve: I only say that they're a slight novelty because many of my classmates in their late teens / early 20s had no idea what they were! I'm glad you're still putting yours to use. Steve: I only say that they’re a slight novelty because many of my classmates in their late teens / early 20s had no idea what they were! I’m glad you’re still putting yours to use.

]]> By: steve http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-5226 steve Tue, 27 May 2008 03:26:54 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-5226 For those of us that still use French Curves they are far from ever being "a slight novelty" however, I cannot say the same for the computer...!!!! For those of us that still use French Curves they are far from ever being “a slight novelty” however, I cannot say the same for the computer…!!!!

]]> By: Nubby http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Nubby Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:59:19 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-114 Wow, that's a fantastic idea!! I would love to get one custom-made. xo Wow, that’s a fantastic idea!!
I would love to get one custom-made.

xo

]]> By: design that kills http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/10/17/tools-of-the-trade-french-curve/comment-page-1/#comment-113 design that kills Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:44:32 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=66#comment-113 it would be a lovely shape for a black acrylic necklace... it would be a lovely shape for a black acrylic necklace…

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