Inkscape Chrome Text Effect Step-By-Step Tutorial

[@KhoaNguyen-lf3xl]

This is the simplest, to the point, and very structural tutorial on this effect. I tried to follow a similar tutorial from another channel and it has too many extra steps that complicate things and making it un-reusable. This is how tutorial for InkScape should be. Great for newbies like me, who search up tutorial to accomplish one effect, but the tutorial build a structural skill set and experience so that I can know how to apply it to other projects down the line.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you very much. This is exactly what I shoot for when I structure my tutorials. I really appreciate it. 🙏

[@KhoaNguyen-lf3xl]

@@IronEchoDesign and if I can suggest a next video topic, maybe you can do one for drawing a character. A bit hard to explain but let say I want to draw a lion that will go on velcro patches, or box art. Not a realistic lion, just a draw that makes up of simple lines, and some shapes to portray shading. Closest tutorial I can think of is a cartoon character. I want to know good workflow and efficient tools to use. To me, InkScape is a very good tool, but it encompass a lot of areas in graphic designs (drawing, calligraphy, sculpting, tracing, patterns, photo-shopping) and it can be pretty daunting to use not knowing what settings I should focus on or what options do I have at hand. If there is a cheat sheet, better in video format, that I can just quickly reference to figure out all the options for that particular graphic design area.

[@salemseror2889]

The one and only Rick Johanson, the 🐐 of Art.

[@IronEchoDesign]

You have made my day! I'm still learning, but I'm trying.

[@SO-dl2pv]

To be honest, this channel is a creativity booster! Thank you Rick!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks so much!! That's what I'm hoping for!

[@shipslnka]

When I try duplicate or move the text, it disappeara or changes color at 9:06

[@eb7907]

I SIGNED INTO KZbin JUST TO SAY THANK YOU! THIS VIDEO IS A GIFT. MY HOODIE IS ABOUT TO BE FIRE. THANK YOU.

[@IronEchoDesign]

That’s awesome! Makes my day. Thank you!

[@ninak.4503]

Double lesson today: this tutorial was the first I did fully in Inkscape 1.2. What shall I say, this was way much easier than I expected. And this is your merit, Rick, =D Thank you so much!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! I'm loving 1.2. So smooth!

[@TheJelloSlapper]

This is fantastic and simple. Many of the other tutorials for the EXACT SAME EFFECT, have you duplicating and editing paths and this and that etc..... Way more complicated than it needs to be.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! That's exactly what I was trying for- simplicity. And I wanted to be able to still edit the text.

[@mrmshifan]

As always, thank you Rick for the awesome techniques on InkScape. Thank you very much 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much! I love trying out different techniques and sharing.

[@FilipeDalmattiLima]

Your videos are shifting my Inkscape skill to a whole new level. Thank you.

[@IronEchoDesign]

That makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!!

[@imdxpertm]

Nice tutorial Rick. I liked the color changing part. BTW 1.2 is released 😃.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!! I've got to switch over to 1.2. I was trying to wait and film a pure first impression for when I open it, and this video was in my way. No more excuses! Can't wait to try it!

[@nwcr_]

Great tutorial! You look so happy doing it

[@steveferguson1232]

I sure see where I can use this with our sublimation work. I love these tutorials Rick. You are helping a lot of people. Have you made a clock face video, that would be a cool one

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks so much! Clock face designs could be really cool to do. I'll play around with some themes and see if I can make something interesting. Thanks!

[@faizanhashmi2370]

Very impressive i like all of your inkscape tutorials especially the text one

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks so much! I’ll make more!

[@tubetubepleasure]

Your tutorials are always precise and so easy to follow. Thanks again.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! I’ll keep at it.

[@jcDOPE31990]

Thanks for the videos you post they are very helpful!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!!

[@nolvytaylor9700]

Great tutorial. I was able to follow and complete the project; however when I move the letters around the screen it looses the chrome style? Would you tell me what I did wrong?

[@mira987]

Another great tutorial! Thanks. Rick!👍👍👍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much!!

[@Lobaluna9333]

I love your method of teaching practical things. Thank you very much!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much! I'm trying to make videos that are useful.

[@RUSTICW0LF]

That was great Rick . Straight into it no messing, nice one mate. Thanks for showing us the hidden pallet , had know idea about that. 'stroke ordering', in front or behind has been a great help to me for a while but who knew you could edit text once the colouring was don, I always converted text to a path before working on colours. Thanks for that tip. 👍🐺👍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks again, Nik! I really appreciate the video idea! The color ribbon trick I kind of shoehorned in there because I thougjt it was cool. The stroke order used to mess me up, so I had to put that in too. Also, the curved text method you used is great. This gradient method can be used with the radial gradient over curved text, but it's not as smooth.

[@RUSTICW0LF]

@@IronEchoDesign thanks for all you do with your channel. Rick really appreciate your efforts. keep it up my friend.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Nik! Likewise! Let's both keep trying to put good content out there. Thanks!

[@marogmartz]

You're such a life saver, thank you!!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! Happy to help!

[@isaiah6136]

Thank you so much !! I ve learned a lot !!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Nice! Thank you!!

[@maritadutoit7316]

Love the stars ✨

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! I like making those as a fun added touch.

[@twistedjypsee9226]

Thank you! I'll definitely need a little practice with this one but I love it!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! I was in an 80s mood and made a bunch of stickers with this effect after filming.

[@twistedjypsee9226]

@@IronEchoDesign ahhhh the 80's - best decade ever! Hey, do you ever have issues with Inkscape crashing?

[@IronEchoDesign]

Yes, yes I do. I think it's usually when I'm experimenting with large, computer intensive designs, and my PC isn't the best.

[@ChanSiewWei]

You just save my day. Thanks.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! Glad to help!

[@AlbertodeVictoria]

Outstanding tutorial.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@tptrsn]

What an incredible video, thank you!!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much!

[@sajlavaldosa7608]

It's that simple but hidden from majority of the creators. Great!

[@frankligas2249]

Thanks for the video. Girls love diamonds, Guys love chrome. Cool technique, very useful trick.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!! Yes, you are right on the money - I do love chrome. Classic looks.

[@casual257]

Senior Citizen here, just starting out, i might have to slow down the play speed to catch it all!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Welcome! If there's any techniques that need more explaining, let me know!

[@jillarnott3500]

Really enjoy your videos, they are always clear concise and straight to the point! I am in the early learning of Inkscape to create Rhinestone templates to cut on cutting machine out of flock to put hotfix rhinestones on Tshirts, could you do a video on how to create them in Inkscape? The only videos I can find to do this in Inkscape are at least 5 years old and not very clear or the version is too different .

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!! Inkscape does pretty well with making templates. Rhinestones on shirts will be beautiful. Are you using a Cricut? I'm tempted to buy one to do custom stickers, and I made a video on offsets that could apply to the rhinestone templates too. I just don't know how the final physical product comes out without the machine.

[@jillarnott3500]

@@IronEchoDesign Yes I have the Cricut, but the software for it, Design Space is quite limited which is why I am trying to learn it in Inkscape , then you have to import the template into Cricut Design Space to cut it, just need to make sure the settings are correct after import. The videos I have seen say the cricut cuts the templates on the flock just fine. There are other cutters such as Cameo which comes with software that you can make the templates in and send directly to the cutter.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Okay, that's good info to know. If I can get my hands on a Cricut machine I'll be better equipped to make complete videos from design to creation of the physical product. I hope someone can answer your question in the meantime. If anyone reading this knows, is there a good solution??

[@slikrik6098]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!!

[@geraldthorburn1123]

Wow! (oldie) ... have I enough 'time' left to get even close to your skills? 😉 Highly appreciated! I was just looking to siply create slanted templates for my Italic practice. Have you a few mins to assist?

[@raulnavarrete8776]

hi, I am new to Inkscape I am having trouble with type, when I type letter come out bold and illegible, is there a way to set them up?

[@CeleAdi_11]

What do i do if i can't find that pen?

[@BettyMullins]

How did you get your side bar menu on top

[@IronEchoDesign]

In the version this video was filmed in choose View and look towards the bottom of the dropdown menu, you'll see a Custom choice. Click on Custom and it should look like mine does. In the latest version (1.2) the default looks like this and one whole layer of the top menu is now its own button up on the top right. Hope this helps!

[@garystanullwich5574]

I like that ! Thanks !

[@MrNerv]

Hi Rick, fancy a text based SVG challenge? Which would be similar to this style of effect?

[@IronEchoDesign]

Sure, I like trying to figure out solutions! What's the design challenge?

[@MrNerv]

@@IronEchoDesign Thanks for the reply Rick, appreciated highly! So, Gran Turismo 7 has decal application from SVG's, the limit is 15kb, but can you recreate some text for a replica car of mine that I'm creating from a UK Mini Challenge Championship? It involves a metallic looking gradient based large letter & rest of the word, and another word. Font can be provided, is available as a TTF. That's the challenge sir!

[@viccan3]

Thankx!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!!

[@catsaresuperior16]

does this method works on objects and not text?

[@IronEchoDesign]

Yes. Same method works. You can play around with the gradients to make it fit your shape.

[@leandrooliveira.]

thank you!!! :)

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!!

[@SKMRify]

Really good.

[@tonydetox]

ur the best

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! You are!

[@venkateshtn8118]

This video was simple but fir some reason I got lost so will try again

[@elnidoestudio]

Amazing got 💖

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!!

[@posterproindia5255]

Request : Please run some detailed tutorials on Grease Pencil (Blender) for 2D animation enthusiasts. Thanks for the wonderful work you are doing already.

[@KensAeroden]

Another fun text effect! - Rick: how do we save to jpeg? (I've been designing t-shirts and flyers for 15 years using Microsoft Digital Imaging and recently using photoshop elements) but as of last Saturday using Inkscape to build my library of custom clip art. New learning curve but manageable. Need to know if or how we can save to jpeg. and why I can't import and work with my saved png files from photoshop elements for further enhancements. Thanks! -Ken.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! You're right- Inkscape has a bit of a learning curve. One of the things that's not very intuitive is how to save. They let you Export your work, which is the way to Save as a PNG file. In future releases they may expand file types that can be saved or exported. For now, go to File- Export to PNG, and on the side bar menu choose Selection as what you want to export. Then it let's you name the file and say where it's being exported/ saved. 1/2

[@IronEchoDesign]

2/2. Also Inkscape should be able to import PNGs you made in Photoshop. Go to File- Import and choose the PNG you want to bring in. Is it working?

[@KensAeroden]

@@IronEchoDesign when attempting to import - I select "All Files" but no png or html files show in the small window to select from. I mention HTML files because for some reason each time I save my Inkscape projects for later editing "as a" Inkscape (.svg) it saves it as HTML and the file icon is the newer Microsoft "Edge" logo scripted E. I am so confused ;-) - Ken.

[@KensAeroden]

I see 57 file types to select from for importing and one - png and when I import the png it opens in a new Inkscape window in the upper left corner of my screen, and I can't figure out how to move the image over to my current project pallet.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Let's see if we can fix this. Can you make a copy of the PNG file you made in Photoshop and drag it onto your desktop? Then in Inkscape you can bypass File-Import and just drag the PNG file from the desktop onto the Inkscape canvas. Can you try that and let me know if it helps?

[@adelekezakariyau2085]

This is best and basic tutorials, pls I need custom font design with true type font (ttf) with Inkscape, from Nigeria.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!! Inkscape can help design the font, but I think another program is needed to save the whole set. Anybody reading this know the right way to do this easily?

[@pratishthabai6226]

😍😍😍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!!

[@GioArt]

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