In article >, Brooklyn1 says...
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> On Mon, 2 Apr 2012 18:31:50 +0100, Janet > wrote:
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> >
> >> On 4/2/2012 10:31 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
> >
> >> > But how do you make the pattern? What is it made of and how do you do it?
> >
> > Use a double-page of newspaper. If your newspaper is too small tape two
> >sheets together.
> >
> > You need some string, a pencil and a tape measure or ruler. Tie the
> >pencil onto one eld of the string.
> >
> > Measure the width of your lazy susan across the middle. That's the
> >diameter of the circle. The radius of the circle is half the diameter. Cut
> >the string to half the diameter.
> >
> > Put the cut end in the middle of the paper, hold it with one finger.
> >With the other hand, hold the string taut and the pencil straight and use
> >it to draw a circle. Cut it out. That;s your pattern.
> >
> > If your Lazy susan has a centre spindle you'll need a centre cut out on
> >the patternpaper to fit round it. Fold your paper circle in half, then in
> >quarters, and cut off the point. Now cut a straight line from the centre
> >hole to one edge of the circle. Lay your paper pattern on the lazy susan
> >to check it's a good fit.
>
> Didn't you ever cut out paper valentine hearts and paper doilys in
> kindergarten by folding and then cutting through all layers at once?
> A couple lengths of butcher paper taped together to form a slightly
> over sized square should do it... can fold the paper in half, in half
> again, and in half once more to make a triangle, then measure from the
> point the radius distance and cut on a tangent.

Gawd it was the simplest explanation for Julie who can't even work out
how to cut a circle; do you seriously think she understands words like
radius and tangent?

Janet