This “picked” pattern is used to create a dozen exact copies, which are cut up in the process.
The procedure used in the Classic Method is to create many identical copies of the original design on paper, using a “machine a pique”. This machine is like a system for making tattoos, and is used to pick the design onto a Kraft paper. This “picked” pattern is used to create a dozen exact copies, which are cut up in the process. The original “picked” pattern is saved for future use, and often remains usable for many decades.