Enlarging a plan

[ben2008]

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

[kywoodmaster]

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.

 

[Oges]

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?

 

[munzieb]

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]

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

[oldhudson]

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.

[edward]

Staples is also my go too.

[Rolf]

Rapid resizer, it will then break up the pattern into several 8.5 x 11 sheets that you can then stitch together.

[crupiea]

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. 

 

[Fedido]

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.

[Clayton717]

I go to staples for reprints, they have shrunk a pattern for me so I'm sure they can enlarge one

[Roberta Moreton]

My closest place is Office Max

[Rockytime]

7 hours ago, Roberta Moreton said:

My closest place is Office Max

Mine also. 10 minutes away.

[Woodmaster1]

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.