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aixspecial · Plugin Newbie Joined: 06 Feb 2009 Posts: 1

Does anyone know of a plugin that simulates yarn in Photoshop? Example: If I draw a line, it will look like a string of yarn.

I would greatly appreciate any info.

Thanks.

plugsnpixels · Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:02 am Post subject:

Not offhand, but that's a very cool idea! I think you might need to look into various illustration apps.

Microsoft is still offering FREE versions of the Expression illustration application it bought from Creature House of Hong Kong back in 2003. You can install all sorts of brushes for it, some of which may fit your needs.

You draw with vector lines but the results look textured.

Other than this, you might look into PSP or Painter tubes (?).
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karenstimson · Plugin Power User Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 6

This isn't a plug-in, and I don't know how to do BB Code, sorry, but here is the link to my Yarn Stitching Action which creates textured yarn in any color and lets you "stitch" it along any path or freehand:
http://www.woolsweaterstreet.com/scrapbooking/actions.html

I am also working on a freehand drawing action for continuous yarn. Here is a preview:
http://www.woolsweaterstreet.com/scrapbooking/ks_yarndrawingaction.jpg[/url]

I make my actions for the digital scrapbooking market but they will work for any digital artist, they work at 300 ppi.

Karen Stimson
Wool Sweater Street

Daisy · Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2009 11:02 am Post subject: Actions, Brushes, etc.

Dear Karen,

I love your actions, brushes, etc. I do not have Photoshop. Are they compatible with Paint Shop Pro X2? Please, please, say yes.

You do not actually list your email address on your website and Outlook is not working on my machine.

Thanks,

Lynda

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karenstimson · Plugin Power User Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 6

Daisy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:57 am Post subject: Actions, Brushes, etc.

Dear Karen,

Thanks for your very quick response. I am really disapointed.

I will have to look into the purchase of Photoshop CS - CS4.

If you ever do more work in Paint Shop Pro X2 please let me know.

Thanks,

Lynda

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Daisy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:45 am Post subject: Actions, Brushes, etc.

Dear Karen,

Well, CS - CS4 is really beyond my budget. Do actions work in Photoshop Elements?

Thanks, Lynda

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Daisy · Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:41 am Post subject: Actions, Brushes, etc.

Hi, Karen

Another question, please. There is a free program called "GIMP" that is supposed to be Photoshop compatible. Will your actions, etc., work on that program?

Thanks,

Lynda

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HaraldHeim · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject:

Yes, actions can be used in Photoshop Elements, but as Elements does not offer all Photoshop features, some action operations may not work. See here for instructions: http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/pselements/qt/actions.htm
Better get a trial version of Elements and try it before you purchase it.

GIMP does not support actions.

Daisy · Posted: Sun Mar 15, 2009 10:02 pm Post subject:

Dear Harry,

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Lynda
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karenstimson · Plugin Power User Joined: 21 Feb 2007 Posts: 6

Sorry I didn't respond sooner, just getting used to this forum! My Photoshop actions won't work "out of the box" in PSE but I am working on converting some of them. If you'd like me to let you know when I have my first actions for Elements ready, would you PM me at karenstimson@yahoo.com? TY!

Hugs,
Karen