Importing a photograph to make a lithophane.
Category: Designer 3
Tutorial 4.1 – Import Image Part 1 – Graphics
Importing graphic images such as logos and simple clipart.
Tutorial 3.3 – My Vector Sign
Explanation of basic drawing tools and the application of vector bits to drawn paths, including the 2 vector text styles, outline and centerline.
Tutorial 3.2 – My First Sign
How to design a basic sign and optimize it for carving.
Overhang Signs with Outline Tool
This article will show you the method for creating outlines and cut paths for projects that have patterns that overhang the main body of the design layout. I have received many “How did you do that?” inquiries on the subject, so I decided to write up a tutorial about it using a Fish Camp sign […]
Using the Grid in Designer
You may have noticed in another article or video where there was a grid of “squares” on the board surface. This is a really nice feature to help you layout objects with a degree of precision. The Grid can be viewed/turned on by selecting “View/Toggle Grid Lines” from the Designer menu. By default, the grid […]
Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder
Backing-Up Your Favorites Folder It’s always a good idea to back-up important files so that you can recover from “unexpected events” concerning your computer. We can’t even count the times we’ve had customers call in after their computer crashed and they lost all the patterns they spent hours making themselves. All those patterns that you create […]
Project Designer Tutorials
STEP-BY-STEP DESIGN PROJECTS – LEARN BY DOING! The latest tutorials have been made into video form and can be found through the link below. SOFTWARE BASICS VIDEOS HERE CARVEWRIGHT LEARNING GUIDE HERE The tutorials listed below are a collection we have created over the years for our conferences and classes. Some projects include features or patterns […]