Question: To draw a pattern to cut a piece of steel
Options:
Use cardstock to draw your pattern on, then cut out, use the cardstock to stencil your pattern onto the steel.
Use an envelope to draw your pattern on, then cut out, use the an envelope to stencil your pattern onto the steel.
Answer: Use cardstock to draw your pattern on, then cut out, use the cardstock to stencil your pattern onto the steel.