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Yep, sounds good. A 64 bit machine with 8GB should be fine. 32 Bit machines with only 4GB, of which only 3 will be used, might not be a good idea. When installed it will change everything in the Effects tab but there is some really good stuff in there. I need to look right into it to see what is there.

Here's another for your consideration. The first portrait done using my new found tools.

Yep, it's free. And yep, it's power hungry. Probably shouldn't be used on a 32 bit machine. As far as I can tell you get the whole package as one. 

minor technicality. 

Here's one that might interest you, or not.  

I don't know how many of you use Paint.Net and of those that do I don't know how many of you know about the Plugin Pack that can be got for it. I only found out about it tonight, the plugins that is, and it makes the program do so much more. It can be found here: http://paint.net.amihotornot.com.au/Download/PluginsPack/ I only came across it when I googled how to put text on a path in Paint.Net. The plugin make it so much easier. Check it out.

OK, I had a little play around with your idea and ended up with this. It's much the same as the one above just different.

So essentially you'd be looking for elongated patterns. That shouldn't present too much of a challenge. What subject would you like?

Here's another one for you to choose from. 

That came out nice. How do you mold the resin so it doesn't run away? 

From what I could find out it's just a pattern cut into a log, that's had it face removed. I'd figure you'd remove the face with a bandsaw and possibly the back as well, if you wanted to layer it. I found this while looking: 

Not sure yet. Strikes me as an interesting project. I was wondering how long it might take to do it. Every time I look at the picture I'm more interested in doing it. It would certainly get jaws flapping when people saw it.

Has anyone ever tackled the Tower of Time Clock: It looks like an interesting journey on the saw.

Awesome work you do there. 

Certainly not the best image to work from. Sorry but this is as good as I can get it.

Hope this helps.

Yep, Kev, that was the one. Here is the link to it, if we're allowed to link to other sites: http://www.stevedgood.com/laundry.pdf 

Here you are. Hope you like it.

If your going with the normal cut and sand method then there are a few things you need to do. Mark the back of each piece, it makes it easier later on. I'll usually mark them with an arrow pointing up so I know which way they go, sometimes I'll number them. Gluing up can also be an issue, you have to remember the kerf, even a small blade is going to make a difference over a large piece with lots of cuts. Don't make a backer until you have glued it up or you will find it is a bit wider than what you wanted, unless you want a wider backing board. I'll sometimes go with that and use a washer to get an even border around the edge, especially when there are lots of tricky to trace parts. As for staining, watered down paint will work. Just don't water it down too much. Wood stain is great but the colours are limited. 

You could cut the white and overlay the black onto a backer.

Just played around with it and it seems quite clever but boring. It works in the browser so you shouldn't have much trouble using it. As you have said, it's more clip art orientated and doesn't really give detailed drawings.

Here's another one to choose from.

Here's another one for you.

Here's another one to choose from. 

Here you go. Hope you like it.