oldmountaincrafts 1 Posted September 17, 2012 I have some pint beer mugs, some martini glasses and just tapered glasses in general that I'm wanting to apply some stencils to so I can etch and I can't for the life of me figure out how to arc the art so it comes out straight once applied around the glass. Any suggestions on the best way to do this when there are multiple arcs? I need some answers quick, trying to help a friend out. Thanks!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted September 17, 2012 Do a google search on it... I know there is a formula you can use I just can't for the life of me remember what it is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldmountaincrafts 1 Posted September 17, 2012 I've tried every combo of wording I can think of to Google and can't find anything that isn't way out there ridiculous. I thought maybe someone would have an idea! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted September 17, 2012 Try a few of these.... I tried reading through them but can't focus my poor poor LIONS are on and it's not going good....... I know the wording is wrong but I think you may stumble on something there.... https://www.google.com/#hl=en&sclient=psy-ab&q=how+to+find+the+arc+of+a+cylinder&oq=how+to+find&gs_l=serp.1.0.35i39j0l3.82872.144098.0.149277.11.11.0.0.0.0.132.1148.3j8.11.0.les%3B..0.0...1c.1.nV-mKTA_Y-E&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_qf.&fp=e0ad5b0b13e28188&biw=1366&bih=667 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted September 17, 2012 Actually here is a way to do it.... Now that I know the game is OVER... ... This isn't a formula but I think it will work on all you are trying to do...... http://azglassclasses.com/Tutorials/CurvedText/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iphone911 9 Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks Dr thats good info....normally i just wing it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldmountaincrafts 1 Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks Dr! I think this might work! I'll post back to let y'all know. And FYI, I know what you mean about football! I'm a glutton for punishment, I'm a COWBOYS fan AND a BUCCANEERS fan. Cowboys SUCKED yesterday, but I tell ya what, my Bucs looked really good until the last quarter against the Giants, especially since they are under all new coaching. I get razed all the time where I live because the home team here are the Panthers, but I just hate them. Get rid of Cam Newton and maybe I'll think about liking them. he's just too much!!!! I'll think about you on game days when I see the Lions!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted September 17, 2012 Here is a video showing how to position for curved glass from rayzist. hope the link works Bob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 17, 2012 this creates a .dxf file that can be imported to your cutting/design software. It imports to SignBlazer so it should import to just about anything. http://www.sheetmetalguy.com/cones.htm 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 17, 2012 Thanks Dr! I think this might work! I'll post back to let y'all know. And FYI, I know what you mean about football! I'm a glutton for punishment, I'm a COWBOYS fan AND a BUCCANEERS fan. Cowboys SUCKED yesterday, but I tell ya what, my Bucs looked really good until the last quarter against the Giants, especially since they are under all new coaching. I get razed all the time where I live because the home team here are the Panthers, but I just hate them. Get rid of Cam Newton and maybe I'll think about liking them. he's just too much!!!! I'll think about you on game days when I see the Lions!! Go Seahawks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 17, 2012 Here is the layout method to determine the arc of a glass (cone) http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/metal/Builder-Mechanic/How-To-Construct-The-Frustum-Of-A-Cone-Form-Of-Flat-Plate-By-Which-To-Construct.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr12volt1338 116 Posted September 17, 2012 this creates a .dxf file that can be imported to your cutting/design software. It imports to SignBlazer so it should import to just about anything. http://www.sheetmetalguy.com/cones.htm Jay this is the formula I was looking for.... When I was a Tin Knocker we had to use it every so often for the same reason described doing Duct transitions. I know there is a long formula..(One of those that looks like someone spilled alphabet soup on the paper.) that this must have an excel sheet setup that does it... GREAT FIND! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlvied 292 Posted September 17, 2012 The easiest way to do it is draw a circle at the diam. of your piece in your drawing program then have the text follow the curve. Here is a chart for you. Hope it helps Bob text-arc.tmp Converted.eps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jay2703 704 Posted September 17, 2012 Jay this is the formula I was looking for.... When I was a Tin Knocker we had to use it every so often for the same reason described doing Duct transitions. I know there is a long formula..(One of those that looks like someone spilled alphabet soup on the paper.) that this must have an excel sheet setup that does it... GREAT FIND! Did a Google search on Flat Pattern Layout of a Cone. I hung sheet metal too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldmountaincrafts 1 Posted September 17, 2012 Go Seahawks Yeah, one of my favorite people in the world is Nascar driver Kasey Kahne and he's a Seahawks fan too. I hear it enough from him. Trying to convert to a Cowboys or Bucs fan, but he tells me it's useless! I just keep telling him I can root for someone else in the driver's seat too 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
