How to cut out patterns of large zoo animals on 3/4" plywood?
Want to create a 16ft high giraffe using plywood. Pattern must be traced on wood, cut out and painted to look like a real animal.
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Don't know of a pattern, but giraffes are fairly easy to draw. Lay out your plywood end to end and sketch it on. Good luck.
I could not find any that big but here are some may be you could modify them to the size you need https://woodworkersworkshop.com/store/Item/05_WC_1254 or order one of these as pattern for plywood cut out https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Christmas-decorations-outdoor-indoor-giant-inflatable_60388413019.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.155.3c7b6162dqqpiw another https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/outdoor-advertising-inflatable-giraffe_60829528175.html?spm=a2700.7724857.normalList.200.57296162BHGRR5
You could borrow a projector from a library or school and print the outline on a transparency. Use that to trace the outline.
I would start by sketching a patten onto large brown paper, transfer the design to the wood then use a jigsaw to cut out your design. The wood will need to be sanded and painted.
Hi Paul, your best bet will be to use a jigsaw, sketch your animals out, then use a jigsaw to cut the pattern out,
https://woodworkersworkshop.com/Item/05_WC_1254