On the computer, using my graphics program (Canvas 5, for the Macintosh
), I generate the text that will be used in the carving. I
produce the text in a straight line, even though my graphic program
will allow me to wrap the text around an ellipse. I prefer to
trace the lettering around the ellipse by hand, making minor adjustments
as I go. And, believe me, it is easier to do this by hand.
I must also draw
the three peripheral drawings to scale in preparation for tracing
them into the full-sized pattern.