Abstract: A method of making an artistic picture or design with strands of yarn. A flat yieldable substrate has the outline of various elements of a picture or design on a painted background and which may have the colored yarn to be used indicated within each outlined portion. The steps of the method includes cutting a length of yarn of the selected color, doubling the yarn, and piercing the doubled end with a straight pin which is pushed into the substrate at a selected point on design. In one technique, the doubled yarn is loosely twisted and a pin inserted through the two strands about one inch from the point of beginning. The length between the pins is formed into an upstanding loop by pushing the pin into the substrate immediately adjacent the first pin. This process is repeated until the entire area is covered with upstanding loops of yarn thereby forming an interesting texture over the area. The remainder of the areas are then similarly covered with appropriate colors of yarn.

Abstract: A wall decoration in the shape of a pine tree; including a base made of plywood panels glued one upon another, pine cone scales glued on the front side thereof, and a gold panel applied to the front of this assembly.

Abstract: A yarn coloring picture set for coloring a picture by applying colored yarn thereto. In a method for practicing the invention, a board is provided covered by an adhesive layer. A cover sheet protectively overlaps the adhesive layer. A picture is die-cut through the cover sheet to form adjacent die-cut cover sheet sections. To color a yarn picture on the board, the cover sheet sections are selectively removed, and different colored yarns applied to the exposed parts of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for forming a quilt and a sheet of backing material from which backing pieces used in the method can be separated. The backing sheet has a plurality of outlines of one or more predetermined designs on one face and an adhesive on the other face. Each outline corresponds to a backing piece. The backing pieces are cut from the sheet of backing material and adhered to respective fabric pieces. Each fabric piece and adhered backing piece is cut along the predetermined outline into a predetermined design of the respective backing piece to form respective quilting pieces. Two quilting pieces are placed in a face to face overlapping relationship with edge portions of the two quilting pieces which are intended to be joined adjacent to each other and, in the case of curved edge portions, confronting each other. The two quilting pieces are temporarily secured together along a predetermined seam line by pinning or tacking, for example.

Abstract: A method of forming a simulated lead light involves the application of opaque cames to the surface of a transparent or translucent sheet of material, in which the opaque cames are built up successive applications of adhesive and opaque particulate material, such as silicon carbide. The adhesive can be screen printed onto the carrier surface and the particulate material can be dusted onto the printed adhesive. The application of adhesive and particulate material can be repeated until a raised came of desired thickness is built up on the carrier surface to simulate a lead came. The method can also be used in conjunction with the screen printing of colors onto the carrier surface to simulate stained glass separated by simulated lead cames.

Abstract: A yarn coloring picture set for coloring a picture by applying colored yarn thereto. In a method for practicing the invention, a board is provided covered by an adhesive layer. A cover sheet protectively overlaps the adhesive layer. A picture is die-cut through the cover sheet to form adjacent die-cut cover sheet sections. To color a yarn picture on the board, the cover sheet sections are selectively removed, and different colored yarns applied to the exposed parts of the adhesive layer.

Abstract: A method of producing stained glass effects and objects produced thereby are provided wherein a clear glass or plastic object has adhered on one surface a string outline of art work being produced and colored stain within areas defined by said string to produce a multi-colored art work product.

Abstract: A method of simulating stained and leaded glass windows including bonding lead strips to a pane of glass or plastic to form design segments, and bonding coatings to the pane coincidental with the design segments to simulate colored glass and the simulated stained and leaded glass structure produced by the method.

Abstract: A decorative simulated stained glass light transmissive mosaic panel comprising a plurality of unequally spaced irregularly shaped colored members of methyl methacylate positioned on the upper surface of a thin rigid light transmissive planar support sheet of methyl methacylate, and held in place by a light transmissive bonding agent. The members are bonded to the sheet at their periphery to form a central void or air space between the member and the sheet to improve the thermal insulating properties of the panel. A thermally non-conductive opaque latex grouting fills the areas between the members to a level slightly lower than the upper surfaces of the members to form a pleasing stained glass-like effect. The appearance of one or more of the colored members may be modified by a layer of colored dye applied to the upper surface of the members.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making simulated stained-glass uses an existing surface. An outline of a given design is traced or drawn on the surface to be decorated. Pressure-sensitive lead stripping is applied to the surface in registration with the outline thereby delineating lead-stripped areas. The edges of the lead stripping are boned, sealing same to the surface. Colored, plastic, thin-film stock is cut so as to be complementary in size to a given lead-delineated area, and then applied thereto. The lead stripping resembles a frame that appears to hold the thin-film stock, and it, in conjunction with the translucence of the thin-film, produces an effect that closely resembles real stained-glass.

Abstract: Gummed labels having outlines corresponding to top and bottom views of integrated circuit packages include numbered lead locations as seen from both the top and bottom of a particular integrated circuit package. A simplified schematic diagram located on the portion of a label corresponding to the integrated circuit package body indicates connection of an integrated circuit to the respective leads. Part numbers and brief descriptions and commercial integrated circuits are printed on the labels. A plurality of unused labels are removably attached to a backing sheet, and are peeled off and placed on a working sheet to enable an engineer or technician to easily make diagrams or printed circuit board layouts without having to refer to a manufacturer's catalog.

Abstract: An improved simulated stained glass article including pieces of textured plastic joined together by a plastic adhesive to form a realistic simulation of leaded stained glass. The article is made by cutting pieces of the textured plastic conforming to elements of a pattern, placing the pieces on a second plastic sheet, to which the textured plastic pieces removably adhere, to form the complete pattern, depositing a water-based plastic leading adhesive in the form of a bead overlapping adjacent pieces of the textured plastic, allowing the adhesive to set, and selectively removing the second plastic sheet. A craft kit for making articles according to the invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: A sequence of identical planar maps having intervals with contour lines drawn thereon are cut so that from each map a section defined by a pair of spaced contour lines of selected intervals are formed. The cut sections are then superimposed one upon the other in the order of the contour lines until the relief map is formed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making doll clothing and doll house accessories includes a plurality of mold shapes or forms which are used to produce various articles of attire such as dresses, pants, and doll house furnishings such as cushions, curtains, rugs, flowers and many other items. Each of the garment molds may include detachable portions, such as the arms, to facilitate removing a finished article from the mold itself. The doll house accessories are made in generally flat molds which provide the texture and shape of the finished item. A viscous, liquid plastic is applied to the exterior surface of the mold by a brush or other tool to cover the exterior of the mold which defines the particular article. The liquid coating sets or solidifies to form a flexible article adapting the contours of the mold. The garment is then removed from the exterior of the mold.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing model statues or profile pictures wherein a base shape or body and various components are made from a flexible material, such as synthetic resins, clay, gypsum, wood or rubber. The various components are glued in place on the body. A thin covering of cloth or paper is then placed over the body with the glued components to apply an even finish to the surface of the body.

Abstract: A method of forming decorative panels wherein a plurality of edged-glued thin wood strips are laid in side-by-side relationship until the glue is set to form a single composite sheet and then the sheet is cut into pieces, each piece having portions of a plurality of the strips, and the pieces then glued on a wooden backing sheet in edge-to-edge relationship to form a decorative panel.

Abstract: A plastic ornament and a method of making the ornament. Plastic pellets are placed in the holes of a mesh according to a predetermined pattern, each hole being sized to accommodate a single pellet. The pellets and mesh are heated until the pellets begin to fuse together. The mesh is then separated from the fused pellets. The fused pellets may be heated further until the plastic ornament achieves the desired smoothness.

Abstract: A mosaic structure, flat or multi-dimensional, wherein any number of discrete members are soldered together, irrespective of whether such members are of conventionally solderable or conventionally unsolderable materials. The mosaic structures include glass and stained glass structures, such as windows and lampshades, wood mosaics, such as tabletops and other furniture, and hybrid structures, having glass and wood members, as well as members of most other materials. The mosaic structures may be produced by methods taught in copending applications.

Abstract: A method for bonding the edges of pieces of stained glass, comprising the steps of applying adhesive to the edges, coating the adhesive with solderable metallic particles while the adhesive is still tacky, and, after the adhesive is cured, soldering the edges together, thereby joining the pieces of glass into a self-supporting structure. The method may also be utilized to solder a stained glass window directly into a frame. The adhesive is preferably a high-temperature resistant adhesive, and the solderable metallic particles are preferably a combination of copper granules and powder.

Abstract: A picture-making device which comprises in combination a picture-making plate and a transfer film. The picture-making plate comprises a base plate with an adhesive layer disposed on one surface of the base plate and a liner superposed releasably on the adhesive layer. The transfer film carries on one surface thereof a releasable layer to be transferred in part to a portion of the adhesive layer from which a corresponding overlying portion of the liner has been removed.

Abstract: In school jewelry such as school rings, bezel ring top keys, and ring top charms used as souvenirs and prom favors, a school ring top is provided having a beveled bezel and a stone with a faceted pavilion. The school ring top closely simulates the appearance of a die struck or cast ring top and provides clear and legible letters spelling out school-related information in its bezel which is made from a developed photographic film sheet with a reflecting backing layer. The bezel is slanted and of sufficient height for easy reading from a side view as well as a top view, and for accommodating a stone with a faceted pavilion. Three methods of making the miniature ring top are disclosed. One method includes doming the bezel by applying pressure to form a dome section, and then cutting a bezel out of the dome section. A second method includes cutting a bezel strip, removing a pie section from the bezel strip, and then doming by placing the ends of the pie section together.

Abstract: A system for producing decorative plates for photoprinting includes forming variously colored translucent wax layers into a laminar bar from which transverse thin sections are cut and mosaicked edge-to-edge on a transparent support, back-lighted and photographed to produce a positive transparency; both pre-sectioning and post sectioning distortions are employed and a matching "open face" disposition pattern provides symmetry.

Abstract: A design is fabricated by placing an outline of the design on a surface and covering the outline with fragments of material such as mother-of-pearl so that the fragments extend beyond the outer periphery of the outline. An opaque mask is placed on the fragments and the surface surrounding the fragments in registry with the outline to insure that the mask is properly aligned with the fragments. The mask conceals the fragments extending beyond the periphery of said outline as well as the surface to which the fragments are secured. The mask may include a pattern covering the fragments in the design for simulating a line between adjoining mother-of-pearl fragments which have been precisely cut to match each other as in a conventional mother-of-pearl design. Finally the fragments and the surrounding surface are covered with a clear sealant to protect the design.

Abstract: A terrain model board and method of construction for use with the closed circuit television display system of a vehicle simulator is disclosed. According to this invention a multiplicity of panels containing the detail of a simulated terrain are joined together in a manner which allows quick and easy disassembly of one or all of the panels. A packing strip having a cord secured to its top surface is inserted into the spaces between adjoining panels prior to filling the spaces or seams with an elastic and adhesive seam filling compound. Thus, one or more of the panels can easily be removed for repair or replacement by simply gripping the string and pulling it up and along the seam thereby cutting through the adhesive.

Abstract: An artwork creation is provided in which gemstones are positioned on a laminar backing sheet and are packed within cloisonne framework formed of precious metal. The artistic rendering is composed of discernible parts and articles of jewelry formed of gemstones within boundaries of precious metal which are strategically located upon the backing sheet at positions corresponding to the location of at least some of the dominant features forming these discernible parts. While pieces of mosaic inlay are permanently secured to the backing sheet to form those discernible parts not formed of jewelry pieces, the articles of jewelry are removable from the backing sheet and may be worn for personal adornment. Alternatively, the articles of jewelry are located on the backing sheet at predetermined positions to contribute to the artistic creation.

Abstract: A method of producing dry-process composition paper board from waste paper. Waste paper is particulated into flakes and the like fragments, conditioned for moisture content, and blended with an adhesive such as a synthetic thermosetting resin prior to forming by compression into mats which are cured under high pressure and temperature to form a rigid, cohesive paper flake board.The method obviates the need of sorting, pulping, cleaning and purification of waste paper and permits manufacture of structural panel boards in small recycling plants.

Abstract: A backing material for handcraft yarn arts comprises a foundation fabric having plural thermo plastic pile threads extending from one surface thereon in substantially upright direction with the free ends deformed by melting to assume enlarged, deformed configurations in a random and irregular pattern. Yarn of a generally soft or porous nature is placed in a desired pattern on the upstanding threads and loosely retained thereon while being readily removed to alter the pattern. When a final pattern is achieved, heat and pressure is applied, urging the yarn fully into and within the pile threads and further deforming the free ends into enlarged deformations for securely anchoring the yarn and providing a substantially permanent yarn part handcraft product.

Abstract: A method of molding plastic layers such as used for table tops and the like in which decorative pattern dividing strips are applied to the mold surface in a support frame. The strips are adhesively secured to the mold surface and then the support frame removed after which the plastic mix is applied.

Abstract: Structural and decorative unitary boards which may be laminated with a veneer are given a relief appearance by forming a rabbeted groove in the front face thereof, preferably rectangular in outline, and mounting therein from the front, tapered laminated strips having a thickness along one edge slightly less than the depth of the groove and the opposite narrow edge being substantially flush with the base of the groove. The entire panel thus presents a relief configuration in which substantially all of the exposed surfaces may be covered by the veneer. The panels may be used for doors used in kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and the like.

Abstract: A method of producing a bas-relief with a motif which varies with the light, characterized in that the original motif to be reproduced is divided into a grid. The intensity of the grey in each of the divisions of the grid is measured. A numerical value is assigned to each division. The numerical value represents an intensity of grey and corresponds to an element of the bas-relief. The elements of the bas-relief, in accordance with the way in which the grid is divided, are placed side by side in a manner such that the light rays simultaneously make surface shadow spots appear on each element of the bas-relief in accordance with the intensity of the grey of the original motif. The composition of the spots is seen by viewing the bas-relief from a distance and reproduces the original motif.

Abstract: Works of art made from strips of material, preferably wooden lath strips, are mass-produced by sawing the lath strips to the desired size of the art work, painting or staining the sawed pieces to the desired color or shade, dye-stamping the stained or cut strips to their final shape, assembling the shaped pieces into the final design or picture of the art work, and fixing, by nailing, stapling, or glueing, the assembled pieces to a suitable backing. Preferably, the same strips of material are used to form the frame and side supports for the final product.

Abstract: This invention relates to a garment pattern and more particularly to the markings thereon. It is a common practice to use pins or tailor tacks to place markings on the material underlying a garment pattern corresponding with specified markings on the pattern such as the matching points of the pattern and to indicate darts, pleats, button hole locations and the like. Pins damage the pattern and are time consuming to make. The improvement herein consists of using small self-adhesive marking members of different configurations to indicate markings on the pattern and to be positioned onto the material through appropriate apertures or openings formed in the pattern. These marking members are readily applied and removed and vary in configuration so that corresponding marking members are readily matched up in assembling the material to form a garment.

Abstract: A panelling method comprises the steps of adhesively affixing a plurality of rectangular panels in quadrilateral abutting relationship. Adhesively backed inner stile members are affixed along vertical seams and have tabs at each end with locating notches for alignment with the seams. Adhesively backed inner rail members have tabs which enter and fit notches defined by the abutting tabs of the stile members, the rails thus being located and centered over the seams. Outer stile members are slightly narrower than the inner stile members and are adhesively bonded thereover, location of the stile members being facilitated by locating marks on the inner stile members. Outer rail members are similarly adhesively affixed to the inner rail members with the aid of locating marks. Small fillers are employed in both the inner and outer stile and rail member gaps.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing shells of plastic material, such as methyl methacrylate, for percussion musical instruments. The shells are formed from flat pieces of plastic material which may be clear plastic, transparent colored or opaque plastic material of one or more colors. The invention contemplates providing an infinitesimal number of color design combinations. After the pieces of plastic material are cut, prepared and fastened together by novel methods, the material is formed into a cylindrical product which is joined at one location to provide an integral shell. By cutting the flat pieces of plastic material in various ways and joining them together, an extremely wide range of different visual designs are produced.

Abstract: A picture kit for providing entertainment and for furthering development of arts and crafts skills. The picture kit has a selection of picture rendering cards and is equipped with art supplies, such as drawing and coloring implements, for composing a picture or design on the card surface. A plurality of buttons are included and adapted for selective attachment to the card surface to complete the art work. The buttons are furnished in different sizes, shapes and colors and have various surface contours for creating unusual visual effects.

Abstract: A bead and a bead item is disclosed in which the bead has a projection extending therefrom having a dimension so that it can be pushed into a hole or groove in a grid and retained therein to make a bead design. The grid can be used in two ways in that it can serve as a permanent part of the bead structure or item after the design of beads has been built thereon or after the design has been completed the beads may be laced together with thread, wire, dowels and the like after which the bead projections are broken away at the bead body leaving the bead design without the grid. The projection may have a knob on the end thereof which is pressed into the hole or groove in the grid to more securely retain the bead on the grid. The beads may be of many different sizes and shapes. The grid may be thin or flexible enough so that it can be bent in forming a permanent part of the bead item. The grid can form a permanent backing such as for framing the bead design and other uses.

Abstract: A method of forming a panel having a surface pattern, comprising placing a superstate lamina shaped to define the desired pattern onto a substrate, the substrate and superstrate both comprising cellular thermoplastic materials which are mutually discernible, pressing a die face against the surface of the superstrate lamina and against at least that portion of the substrate adjacent the superstrate, said die face having a temperature above the softening temperature of both the superstate and substrate thermoplastic materials, to thereby collapse the cellular structure of the superstrate and the substrate where contacted by the die and form an integral non-cellular surface layer containing the pattern as an integral part thereof, cooling the die face to harden said layer, and removing the die.

Abstract: A mock-owl display and a seed kit for preparing same which comprises: sunflower seeds and rice adfixed to a flat support which is in the shape of an owl. To enhance the desired effect there is also used: two simulated eyes, a twig for a perch and cutouts to represent an owl's beak and talons.The sunflower seeds represent the owl's feathers and by adfixing them to the support in various positions there is obtained a three dimensional effect and a feathered appearance which is unique and visually appealing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional, ornamental product is made by cutting a two-dimensional design out of a planar laminate and abrading the design into the final three-dimensional shape of the product, thereby exposing the different layers of the laminate in an exterior surface pattern. The laminate is formed from multi-colored sheets of paper.

Abstract: A decorative object comprising an acrylic glass support plate and differently colored polymethyl methacrylate layers and zones thereupon, on one or both major surfaces of the plate, differently colored zones and vertically superposed layers of polymethyl methacrylate being separated from each other and from the support plate by barrier elements and layers respectively which are optically and mechanically compatible with but completely insoluble in and unpenetrable by polymethyl methacrylate.