Shop French curves for drafting, design, technical drawing, pattern work, and smooth curve layout applications. These curve tools help create irregular curves, connected line segments, flowing arcs, and precise transitions for manual drafting, illustration, classroom use, and professional drawing work.
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3-Piece French Curves Set
Alvin & Co.$2.85Features: French curves molded of green-tinted 0.09" thick styrene plasticGreat for individual or classroom useContains French Curve sizes: 5.5", 6.5", and 12.5"Packaged in a convenient, reusable storage pouch -
4-Piece French Curve Set
Alvin Drafting$15.80Alvin Drafting French Curves are an ideal tool for drawing irregular curves and connecting lines and line segments. Use these French curves in manual drafting to draw smooth curves of varying radii.Features: Molded of smoke gray-tinted 0... -
6" Transparent French Curve
Alvin & Co.$2.20Professional quality hand-finished curves of 0.06" thick acrylic. Sizes given are nominal. -
10" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge
Alvin Drafting$4.40The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
10" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge-1764695327
Alvin Drafting$4.40The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
12" Vary form Curve
Fairgate$10.7012" Aluminum English Vary Form Curve.Draws a wide range of curves by simply turning.Practically replaces a set of French curves. Indispensible to the pattern maker and grapic artist.Calibrated one edge two sides.8ths -
12.5" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge
Alvin Drafting$4.40The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
24" Irregular French Curve
Alvin Drafting$23.60Introducing the Alvin Drafting 24" Aluminum French Curve Ruler, a versatile tool perfect for drawing, planning, and designing tasks in various fields including drafting and architecture. Its user-friendly design features sharp graduations that are... -
3-Piece French Curve Set
Alvin Drafting$9.20Features: French curves molded of green-tinted 0.09" thick styrene plasticGreat for individual or classroom useContains French Curve sizes: 5.5", 6.5", and 12.5"Packaged in a convenient, reusable storage pouch -
3-Piece French Curve Set-1764364414
Pacific Arc$3.60Collegiate French Curve Set represents the best value in student French curve sets. Curves have smooth edges with inking lifts and are packed in a reusable sleeve.Small French Curve dimension: 5.3" x 2.9" x .12"Medium French Curve dimension: 6.6" x 3.1"... -
5.25" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge
Alvin Drafting$2.50The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
6.5" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge
Alvin Drafting$2.90The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
8-Piece French Curve Set
Alvin Drafting$29.00The most popular full-seized curves molded of smoke gray-tinted 0.10" thick polystyrene with double inking edges. These french curves are great for individual or classroom use!This set contains: FC3361 - 5.25"FC3371 - 6.5"FC3381 - 6.5"FC3391 -... -
8.5" Smoke-Grey French Curve - Inking Edge
Alvin Drafting$4.10The Alvin French Curve is perfect for drawing irregular curves and connecting line segments. Its dual inking edges ensure smudge-free, precise results with pencils or technical pens on either side. Made from 0.10" thick transparent... -
C-THRU 8-Piece French Curve Set - Inkling Edge
Westcott$17.00This French curve set includes eight of the most popular curves. These heavy-weight curves feature a smooth inking edge and allow you to create a wide variety of continuous, flowing arcs and curves.Features: Heavy weight clear plasticSmooth... -
Multiple Curve Template
Timely Templates$7.70Contains 10 sizes of two basic curves 20 in all. Sizes are labeled. Size: 63/8" x 9-7/8" x .020". -
Professional French Curves
Pacific Arc$2.60 - $9.20Made from pure clear acrylic to ensure their long life and their value. We proudly carry a full line of professional French/irregular curves, all of which are individually poly-wrapped.Features: Straight edgeAvailable in various sizesDurable acrylic...
Types of French Curves
French curves are precision drafting tools used to draw smooth irregular curves, flowing arcs, connected line segments, and transitions that cannot be created accurately with a straightedge or compass alone. This category includes individual French curves, multi-piece curve sets, inking-edge curves, vary form curves, multiple curve templates, and professional French/irregular curves for drafting, design, classroom, and technical drawing applications.
- French Curve Sets: Include multiple curve sizes and shapes for broader drafting coverage, classroom use, and general curve layout work
- Transparent French Curves: Improve visibility and alignment while drawing smooth curves, line connections, and layout transitions
- Smoke-Grey Inking Edge French Curves: Provide dual inking edges for cleaner pencil or technical pen work with reduced smudging
- Vary Form Curves: Create a wide range of curves by rotating the tool, making them useful for pattern making, graphic work, and general curve drafting
- Aluminum Irregular French Curves: Offer durable curve tools for larger layouts, planning, drafting, architecture, and design applications
- Multiple Curve Templates: Provide several labeled curve sizes on one template for repeatable curve selection and compact drafting use
- Professional French/Irregular Curves: Use durable clear acrylic construction for long-term drafting, design, and technical drawing work
Why French Curves Still Matter
French curves remain useful because many drawings require smooth curves that are not true circles or simple arcs. They help drafters, designers, artists, students, and pattern makers create controlled curves, blended transitions, and connected line segments with more consistency than freehand drawing.
For manual drafting, technical illustration, pattern layouts, overlays, classroom instruction, and design presentation work, French curves provide a reliable way to build clean curved lines while maintaining control over shape and placement.
Choosing the Right French Curve
When selecting a French curve, consider the curve size, material, edge style, and type of drawing work being performed. Smaller individual curves work well for detail work, larger irregular curves support broader layouts, and multi-piece French curve sets provide more curve options for students, classrooms, and professional drafting work.
Complete Your Drafting Workspace
Pair French curves with related drafting instruments and drawing tools to create smooth curves, accurate layouts, and professional technical drawings.
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