# drawing in braille

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## Post 1 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Friday, 21-May-2010 8:48:25

Ok, well one time I saw this book that would teach you how to draw in braille, like it would tell you all the things you needed to do. It showed you how to make a cat, a dog, different shapes, and a lot of other things. I thought it was really cool because you could do it all on the braille writer and you didn't need anything else. I forgot the title of the book, and I can't find anything on google.So does anyone on here know how to draw in araille?

## Post 2 by OceanDream (An Ocean of Thoughts) on Friday, 21-May-2010 9:03:52

I used to love doing that. Every time I made someone a Christmas card, there would always be a Christmas tree that I drew in braille. I'm not sure about other things, but to draw a Christmas tree, follow this pattern:
On line 1, write one full cell.
On Line 2, move the cursor 1 space prior to the cell on the previous line, and write three full cells.
On Line 3, move the cursor to 1 space prior the the first cell on the previous line, and write 5 full cells.
Repeat this until the top part of the tree is as big as you want it, but make sure you increase the number of full cells on each line by intervals of 2 on the odds.
When you are done this, go to the next line, (1 line below the bottom of your tree), center the cursor, and write three full cells.
Repeat this until the trunk is as tall as you want it.

## Post 3 by OceanDream (An Ocean of Thoughts) on Friday, 21-May-2010 9:09:02

P.S.: If you want to put presents under your tree, position the cursor a significant distance either to the right or left of your trunk, and make boxes of full-cells. If you want to put a bow on your present, center the cursor above the box, and write Dots 1, 3, and 5, followed by Dots 2, 4, and 6.

## Post 4 by Nicky (And I aprove this message.) on Friday, 21-May-2010 11:43:28

I would do that. I made a flag, stocking and letter to make peoples names and words.

## Post 5 by Polka dots and Moonbeams (I've now got the bronze prolific poster award! now going for the silver award!) on Friday, 21-May-2010 17:25:16

Hey, I found the book! Yippy, this sounds fun!
https://secure2.convio.net/psb/site/Ecommerce/534209251?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=4901&store_id=1101
Woah, weird URL, but that should bring you to the Perkins school. *smile*

## Post 6 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Saturday, 22-May-2010 1:19:20

Awesome! Thanks, I'll check it out! :D

## Post 7 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Saturday, 22-May-2010 7:24:20

There are variations on the tree idea. I used to do the exact same tree. A couple of things you might try with it to give it a little more shape might be to put dots 3, 4, 5, and 6 in the far left cell on each row, and dots 1, 2, 3, and 6 in the far right cell. f you want to make branches, it is doable, but a little more complicated. use dots 2 and 5 in all cells except for the trunk which will still have the full cell. in the left cell, put dots 3 and 5. In the far right cell, use dots 2 and 6. Another Holiday greeting is the candle. I'm not as convinced about the candles I drew, though. Maybe someone has a better way. The bottom of the candle is made up of a v on the left, and the numbersign on the right. Notice the candle is only two cells wide. Above the v, I would write the letter l, and above the number sign, I'd write dots 4, 5, and 6. At the top of the candle, I'd put an s on the left, and a wh sign on the right. Happy drawing.
Lou

## Post 8 by missdanceralicia (Zone BBS Addict) on Saturday, 22-May-2010 11:38:13

i had a friend do that too and it was cool. they did one in a heart which was cool.

## Post 9 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Saturday, 22-May-2010 11:57:41

There are several podcasts up on blind cool tech that tell you how to do different things. Mary Emerson did a great job with those. The most complicated one is the drawing of the hearts.

## Post 10 by LeoGuardian (You mean there is something outside of this room with my computer in it?) on Saturday, 22-May-2010 15:02:24

This is cool. I've done the tree with presents for my daughter but never had anyone to really talk about it with. So this is cool ...

## Post 11 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Sunday, 23-May-2010 1:45:56

I'll look up the podcasts. Thanks for the tree and candle ideas! =)

## Post 12 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Sunday, 23-May-2010 17:31:43

Any Podcast I've ever heard Mary do is virtually outstanding including the drawing ones. I had a friend who used to do the front end of a car including the grillework when we were kids in school many, many years ago.
Lou

## Post 13 by theJournalist (move over school!) on Sunday, 23-May-2010 19:18:52

wow, this is certainly interesting!
I actually used that heart drawing which Marry did for my girlfriend. She was sighted and have to say was very shocked to see it-though her first reaction was, "is that an hourglass?". So either I messed up or it really can look like an hourglass if intrepreted the wrong way!
Are there any other drawings like that? When I was little I always tried drawing a computer! I also drew eggs by using ow (246) and o-OMG i had so much fun drawing those eggs on my braille display when I was bored!

## Post 14 by Nicky (And I aprove this message.) on Sunday, 23-May-2010 19:28:07

There are these things you can get that is kinda like this. Its meddle paper that you use different tools on to make different pictures with different tectures adn stuff. You lake the meddle paper on a rubber mat to do this. I wonder if you could use aluminem if you careful? I know they cost a lot of money. have to look up online what it is.

## Post 15 by Nicky (And I aprove this message.) on Sunday, 23-May-2010 19:30:54

here is something like it I think, sounds neat, talks about how you can use paint and stuff after your done.
http://miniatures.about.com/od/techniques/ss/embosspaper.htm

## Post 16 by OceanDream (An Ocean of Thoughts) on Monday, 24-May-2010 9:21:27

My braillist in High School had this program where she would draw something on the computer with the mouse, and the embosser would draw it in braille. It was the coolest thing I'd ever seen in high school, and was probably the reason I passed math the last semester I was required to take it. The only problem is because the lines are as solid as the embosser can make them, the paper tends to rip a bit, so you have to be careful with that. I'm trying to think of the name of the program. I know part of it was still in Beta testing though.

## Post 17 by Harmony (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Tuesday, 25-May-2010 4:25:28

I like drawing hats and christmas trees in braille. I also make little arrows and stuff which are fun. By the way, that paper is called German Film. It kind of looks like tracing paper if a sighted person was to look at it apparently.

## Post 18 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Tuesday, 25-May-2010 22:47:19

Awesome! Only problem: I can't find Mary's podcasts. Does anyone know the site where I download them from?
Omg, I just made those eggs and showed them to my mom. She thought they were pretty neat. How do you make a heart? :)

## Post 19 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 26-May-2010 0:03:48

Wow! This is totally amazing! I really want to try these. Looks like a new book is in my future. Yeah, please post those pod casts if you can. I believe I've heard of a similar program to the drawing one but can't remember what it is. I'll check on the old adaptive tech sites. Maybe, it's a DOS one. If not, then I'll need to search around a bit. But it could definitely come in handy to learn how to write and stuff, especially Greek letters, since I can't find cut-outs of them anywhere. As for the drawing with braille idea, I might be able to incorperate that into some of the crafts that I want to make and sell, maybe as a side thing.

## Post 20 by motifated (I've now got the silver prolific poster award! wahoo!) on Wednesday, 26-May-2010 6:37:10

You can find her podcasts at www.blindcooltech.com. I'm pretty sure there's a search box on the site. She's done several including reviews of some of the older Olympus digital recorders.
Lou

## Post 21 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Wednesday, 26-May-2010 22:57:04

Thanks Lou. :)

## Post 22 by purple penguin (Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.) on Wednesday, 26-May-2010 23:31:13

I tried to draw aheart, and a Christmas tree that didn't go so well. I'll have to try these out when I go back to school, where my brailler is.

## Post 23 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Thursday, 27-May-2010 19:25:49

I never even knew drawing a heart was possible.
And to post 13, I drew eggs all day during school and showed them to my friend. :D

## Post 24 by Reyami (I've broken five thousand! any more awards going?) on Friday, 28-May-2010 10:04:18

How do you draw eggs?

## Post 25 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Monday, 31-May-2010 7:33:12

You type the o w sign (dots 3 4 6) and then right after than you write an o.

## Post 26 by Thom3of5 (Do the Doo.) on Monday, 31-May-2010 13:06:28

I like how the i c and e make a little rainbow. smiles.

## Post 27 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Monday, 31-May-2010 14:22:51

I've never seen a rainbow. Is that how they look? I mean, that shape?

## Post 28 by purple penguin (Don't you hate it when someone answers their own questions? I do.) on Monday, 31-May-2010 22:27:41

A rainbow kind of looks like a pack of headbands you buy at a store.

## Post 29 by someone else (Zone BBS Addict) on Friday, 04-Jun-2010 14:29:11

Lol, I never knew that the i c e made a rainbow. It also kinda looks like an upsidedown capital u in print.

## Post 30 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 25-Aug-2010 19:31:41

I just found something on the NFB Krafter's Korner list that I think the artists on here will enjoy.
"From: Kim.Charlson@Perkins.org
Subject: Just Released: Drawing with Your Perkins Brailler
Drawing with your Perkins BraillerR
An activity guide to creating tactile drawings
Written by
Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library
Director, Kim Charlson, this book contains step-by-step directions for
creating
36 different drawings ranging from basic to highly intricate. Drawings
include shapes,
various animals, and pictures with holiday and transportation themes.
The actual braille pictures are included to show what the drawings will look
and
feel like when completed.
$24.95 (print or braille)
Print edition: 84 pages - 14 point type
Braille edition: 158 pages - one volume
Available online.
Book Cover. Drawing With Your Perkins Brailler
A WORD FROM KIM CHARLSON...
"Creativity and individual personal style are so often expressed,
particularly by
children, through art and drawing. The creation of tactile pictures can be
an excellent
method of developing drawing and other artistic skills for children who are
blind
or visually impaired."
Visit us online for more information about the author.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...
"Using this book, I can finally do artwork independently. I've learned that
art is
more than colors on paper."
- Sam Lylis, Perkins Student
"These well-designed braille drawings can be a fun, artistic exercise and
learning
experience that can eliminate some of the anxiety and/or reluctance that
frequently
accompanies the braille learning process for many older adults."

## Post 31 by Daenerys Targaryen (Enjoying Life) on Wednesday, 25-Aug-2010 22:05:08

I like drawing, but I have never tried drawing with Braille before. I might get the book and try it out.
https://secure2.convio.net/psb/site/Ecommerce/534209251?VIEW_PRODUCT=true&product_id=4901&store_id=1101

## Post 32 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 25-Aug-2010 23:25:29

Oh thanks! Is that the site for the book? Awesome. How do you draw, if not in braille? Do you use special raised paints or something? I've always wanted to draw.

## Post 33 by Eleni21 (I have proven to myself and the world that I need mental help) on Wednesday, 25-Aug-2010 23:33:30

Actually, I've done some drawing of my own, but it's been so long that it took awhile for me to remember it. I've used a sewell kit, the kind with the rubber board, the plastic paper (either light or heavy) and the special pen but had to return it after graduating from high school. Much later, I found a raised line drawing kit on Ebay. This one uses regular paper and a regular pen or pencil. The drawings created with this are by no means as clear as with the Sewell kit but they're definitely fun and useful if you don't have a whole lot of money to spend on the plastic paper. The disadvantage with both of these systems is that you have to draw things backwards and can't actually feel what your drawing, since it comes out clearly on the flip side of the page. That's how it was for me anyway.