Designer 3 tutorial video demonstrating the uses of the Edit Envelope tool for warping text and the Select Materials tool for adding a custom background texture to make a vintage looking Groceries and Dry Goods sign. Dr. Beards Project Tutorial This is a PDF tutorial project using Designer 3 tools to create a fun poster […]
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TIPS & TRICKS – Modeling Vines with Vectors
Did you know you can make carving patterns with just the BASIC software tools? This is a quick and easy demonstration of making vines by drawing lines and using the Depth Profile and Make Pattern tools. Watch the video and follow along to learn more about these great tools everyone has! Then use these vines […]
Tutorial 6.2 – Large Tiled Sign
Enlarging a design to carve as multiple pieces. Sometimes referred to as the “Tiling Technique”
Tutorial 6.1 – English Pub Sign
Culmination of software basics. Using what we’ve learned to make a detailed design.
Tutorial 5.3 – Invert, Appliques and Two Sided Carvings
Short explainer tutorials on how to use the invert tool, create appliques (carving a cutout), and setting up 2 sided carvings.
Tutorial 5.2 – Domes and Merging
Tutorials explaining the use of the Select Surface Tool and the Merge Styles. Other resources for learning more on these topics. Chapter 3 of Learning Guide – Dynamic Surfacing Group & Merge Features in Designer
Tutorial 5.1 – Carving Through A Board
Creating a “carve through” project for piercing all the way through a board.
Tutorial 4.3 – Make a Lithophane Jig
Creating a jig for carving lithophanes.
Tutorial 4.2 – Import Image Part 2 – Photos
Importing a photograph to make a lithophane.
Tutorial 4.1 – Import Image Part 1 – Graphics
Importing graphic images such as logos and simple clipart.