ben2008 Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 (edited) I have an 8 x 10 stained glass pattern I would like have enlarged to at least 50%. I am going to try and use it for an Intarsia project. I do not have any way of doing this at home. Is there somewhere I can send it, or take it, to have it enlarged? Thanks Edited July 2, 2020 by ben2008 OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywoodmaster Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 The UPS Store has the ability to enlarge patterns. An engineering firm can also do it UPS would be the cheapest. For the size that you have your local Library may be able to do it for you. ben2008 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oges Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Was going to suggest the program Rapid Resizer, but then I re-read your question and it sounds like you are talking about a pattern in paper format and not a digital one Do you have a copy shop where you are? John B, OCtoolguy and ben2008 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munzieb Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 The UPS Store is my go to place for enlargements. I take them a USB drive with the pattern and typically get a 16 x 14 enlargement on card stock. I'll get 3 for less than $1.50! ben2008 and OCtoolguy 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Thanks for the replies. Yes, I should have been more clear. I do need a paper enlargement. Looks like I'll be visiting a UPS store. Pretty sure there is one not far away. I live in a large metro area. I knew I came to the right place for help. Thanks again Ben OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 I use Kinko's. They're part of FedEx now. I had a file enlarged 800% there recently, my paper output was 46" x 46". The resolution wasn't perfect but as a pattern it worked for me. OCtoolguy and ben2008 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Staples is also my go too. ben2008 and OCtoolguy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Rapid resizer, it will then break up the pattern into several 8.5 x 11 sheets that you can then stitch together. OCtoolguy and ben2008 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crupiea Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Open excel or any spreadsheet program you have. Insert pic. Now you can size it to whatever size you like with the little grabby things and it will print across multiple pages. If it is a pdf, you can change it to a jpg online or just take a pic with your phone and email it to yourself. ben2008, Fedido, OCtoolguy and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fedido Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 8 hours ago, crupiea said: Open excel or any spreadsheet program you have. Insert pic. Now you can size it to whatever size you like with the little grabby things and it will print across multiple pages. If it is a pdf, you can change it to a jpg online or just take a pic with your phone and email it to yourself. Or once it is in one of those programs, can use a projector to get any size one wants. I took a photo that was about five inches and projected to three feet. Takes a little trail and error to get exact, but that is an option. OCtoolguy and crupiea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clayton717 Posted July 3, 2020 Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 I go to staples for reprints, they have shrunk a pattern for me so I'm sure they can enlarge one OCtoolguy and ben2008 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta Moreton Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 My closest place is Office Max ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 7 hours ago, Roberta Moreton said: My closest place is Office Max Mine also. 10 minutes away. ben2008 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodmaster1 Posted July 7, 2020 Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 I take mine to the school where I taught CAD and use their large format plotter. I may get shut off someday once all my contacts retire but that will be 30 years. So hopefully when I am 97 I still need to use that option. munzieb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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