our Lowes would not cut a template u have to buy the stuff and do it yourself.so much for customr service.............

other ideas - mark your 3 1/2" omnigrid ruler (if you have one)
acrylic square picture frames
cardboard - like Grandma used!
coasters

I really didn't mind paying for mine - I think I'm getting my $$ worth and supporting LQS as well.

whatever you decide - have fun 'twisting'!

thanks!

I was going to have someone make me some templates, but this would be much better. I didn't know we could make our own!

That was great. Nice job...My DH makes all mine!

I use an emery board on plastic before I write anything that I want to stay on permanently. Then I use a permanent pen.

I have another thought on this idea. I have a piece of acrylic from my landlord using it as a make shift storm window. I replaced it with an actual glass window now, and the acrylic is now mine, so I am going to cut it myself to make that 9 degree template I need. I want to mark it as the purchased one is, and I got to thinking how to do that. Well, I have an electric engraver and using a ruler and a fine point sharpie that should be just right to make those markings. Again, using the steel ruler to guide me with the markings I need and the engraver to make the markings deep enough. then go back over with the sharpie and leave the markings embedded so they can be seen better. What do you think? Hope I stated this right to follow? One can even use different colored fine point sharpies if needed.

Just don't get too thick an acrylic or you'll never get it cut by hand. And boy does that stuff stink if you cut it with a skil saw.

I visited a nearby glass company and they quoted me $8.50 to make this - another $5 to sand the edges. Still less than buying one!!

Thank you so very much for the tutorial. :)