Is it possible....

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craftycreationz
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Is it possible....

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To turn a photo of a person into a svg file? I would like to try and etch a picture of my brother in law who was killed this past July onto a mirror for my husband. does anyone know if this could be done?

TIA for any help!
Tingha Treasures
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Re: Is it possible....

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Susan Chong did a great svg of her son its on her blog hope its some help.http://www.theartfulmama.blogspot.com might have to check older postings.
lovebeingamom
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Post by lovebeingamom »

It is very possible, I took pictures of my boys riding bikes, you can see my finished project here:
http://forums.surecutsalot.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=3129
craftycreationz
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Re: Is it possible....I DID IT!!!

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Thanks for the tips, I followed the instructions in Susan Chongs blog, and it turned out AWESOME!!! (Thanks Susan)
I am posting a pic of the origional photo, then a pic of the drawing, then the final product, my etched mirror!
It's not complete yet, i still have to etch "in memory of" his name, DOB and DOD. but i just wanted to share what i've done so far. I am so excited! LOL I'll post the completed project later. Thanks again for the help, This group ROCKS!! :D
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The top of his head and hat was cut off in this photo, so i had to draw it in myself.
The top of his head and hat was cut off in this photo, so i had to draw it in myself.
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Here's the drawing that i converted into a svg in inkscape..
Here's the drawing that i converted into a svg in inkscape..
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Here's the final result...my etched image!!
Here's the final result...my etched image!!
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Tingha Treasures
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that is so good and what a lovely way to record a loved one. Im glad Susans site was okay I actually turned her sons pic into a rubber stamp as well.
sambobbitt
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Re: Is it possible....

Post by sambobbitt »

Absolutely excellent job- fantastic! You did a great job of detail and that is hard to make it look like a real person. I'm sure it will be cherished. I had a brother pass 11 years ago and I'm working on a page right now....maybe a mirror for my mom>????? We'll see if I can do half as good!
lovebeingamom
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Post by lovebeingamom »

great job, I was thinking sillouette. Beautiful work!
Step2004
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Re: Is it possible....

Post by Step2004 »

Hi,

try to use corel trace you can trace diffrent styles of pictures then import to corel draw to convert your design into svg as simple as that, i hope this can solve your problem regarding picture tracing... thank you...
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