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:
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>> > 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. Snip off the very
point to make an opening for the center post, open the sheet, tuck the
excess arcs under and tape to add strength, open one taped radius to
slip over the center post and retape and there you have it.