erika2752 Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I saw a measuring tool on a video, but I don't know what it's called and I can't find the video again! It's round, plastic, maybe 12" diameter, and has measurements all around so you can mark sections evenly around on a bowl. I want to do some majolica and this tool would make it so much easier to mark off 6ths or 8ths evenly. Does anybody know what I should search for online? I've tried everything I can think of, with no luck! Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick White Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 It was probably an MKM Measuring Disk. http://www.clayworkssupplies.com/moreInfo.cgi?i_group_id=DD15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Clayking also has the MKM round measuring templates. They carry 2 sizes http://www.clay-king.com/mkmtools. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthfan Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Graphic designers usually have the software to print out paper with lines radiating from a central point that divide a circle into fifths or sevenths or whatever. 380° is divided by the number of divisions, and a line is rotated by that number of degrees. I think you could get fairly even divisions with a plastic protractor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenflux Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 I just eyeball it. Works for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Google 360 degree circle template and then print whichever one you like. Cover it with a plastic sleeve. Good to go. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elaine clapper Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Try this link. It is for builders with all kind of neat interactive templates for a variety of shapes and uses. http://www.blocklayer.com/Circle-DividerEng.aspx Put in your own dimensions and divisions and then print it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cline Campbell Pottery Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Oh my gosh, Elaine! That is the most amazingly useful website. Thank you. Cynthia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Eberhardt Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 Ooooh! Thank you Elaine. I added that to my "how to's" folder! Talk about easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugaboo Posted April 11, 2015 Report Share Posted April 11, 2015 That is a great site! I have marked it for future use! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay lover Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 OOOOOOOOOH !!!! I am wowed by how much fun that site will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I have been trying for months to find a simple way to make oval templates of various sizes. Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldlady Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 you know how to swing a pencil on a string around a central pin to make a circle, an oval is made with 2 pins and a string. or, a lid to a commercially made oval casserole dish can be used. if you have access to a copying machine, cut a paper you have folded twice and open it out. copy at various sizes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocklayer Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I have been trying for months to find a simple way to make oval templates of various sizes. Any idea? Hi Chantay I make the calculators and template generators on the site mentioned above, and noticed the link from this thread. There's an oval mark out calculator on the site, using the pencil, chord and 2 pins method, but seeing your post, I'll add full scale printable oval template generator. (in the next few days) It will have slider controls so you can adjust oval size and shape to suit, and print it out at full scale. If there are any other calculators, templates or other things that would be handy for your ceramic art, please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Blocklayer, Wow!! Thank you so much. I have been using the slow string method. I use the oval templates when making bonsai pots. I will also print out several other things from your site. The pipe cutting templer could be used for presicion tea pot making. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blocklayer Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 I've just put up a preliminary version of the Full Scale Oval Template Generator on the site. On the home page, choose the 'Printable Templates' tab, then under 'Oval Templates' hit the 'Imperial' tab for the feet and inches version. (I'm Australian - we use Metric) Drag the sliders to adjust the size, un-check the 'Color' box and print at 100% printer scale. (landscape) Hope you find it useful for your ceramic art, and thanks for any suggestions to improve it. (or suggestions for other tools you may need) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erika2752 Posted April 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2015 omg, everyone, thank you so much!!! That website is terrific, and all the other helpful suggestions are greatly appreciated! You guys are the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chantay Posted April 20, 2015 Report Share Posted April 20, 2015 This is really marvellous. I will be making bonsai pots next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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