French curves set: 1203S

Use of the French Curve The french curve is used to draw a smooth line through  predetermined  points.  After  the  points are plotted, a light pencil line should be sketched to  connect  the  points  in  a  smooth  flowing  line. To draw the finished line over the freehand line, match  the  various  parts  of  the  french  curve  to various  segments  of  the  freehand  curve.  Avoid abrupt changes in curvature by placing the short radius  of  the  french  curve  toward  the  short  radius portion  of  the  line  to  be  drawn.  Change  your position   around   the   drawing   board   when necessary so that you can work on the side of the french curve that is away from you. You should avoid working on the "under" side of the french curve. Place the french curve so that it intersects at least two points of the line. When drawing the line along the edge of the french curve, stop short of the last point intersected. Then move the french curve along to intersect two or three more points and make sure that the edge of the curve connects smoothly  with  the  line  already  drawn.  When using the irregular curve, you can draw a perfectly smooth  curved  line  by  plotting  enough  points.

1203S: French curve set, Contains three of the most popular curves, packaged in a vinyl bag. Made of acrylic-topaz, each one offers a double-beveled inking edge to prevent smudges and a tempered, scratch-resistant surface. Sizes are 5.5" (14 cm), 6.5"(16.5 cm), and 12.5" (32 cm). Ideal for all design works, such as drawing office, craft workers, students and general design work.