patterns and glue sticks :) a good combination

hi folks as i start this new chicken project from norway,, i just started to use a glue stick to put the pattern on to the wood,, instead of making a template or some how copying it to the wood,, this works great,, i tried it a couple of times,,   all you do is purchase a glue stick from walmart,, its cheap esp if its back to school days,, is the best time to buy them,,  about 25 cents a stick,, and if you can copy your pattern then save the main pattern, and just glue it to your wood, and make sure you glue all of it not just part of it,, and then go cut it out on a bandsaw or coping saw,, its a great way to put your patterns on the wood,,  keep carving , arleen