How to Prepare a Color Logo In Easel (PART 2)

[@defleppal]

That’s actually a lot of work. I guess I’m lucky that the software that came with my vinyl cutter I can use to vectorize images. I just import it, then trace it and then export as svg. I have found that each color comes in to easel basically as separate “layers” so I can set the cut type for each separate color. I didn’t realize other software makes tracing multicolored logos so difficult. I learned something new today.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

ShaneHammer. Thank you for you comments. I’m glad you learned something. It is great that you have this software to make it easier for you.

[@defleppal]

Paw Paw’s WorkShop I assumed Inkscape did the same thing. I’ve only used inscape a couple times in the past.

[@defleppal]

Paw Paw’s WorkShop I use vinylmaster cut (basic edition). It looks like it’s $60 on amazon. Not bad if you do a lot of those types of images. I also have used it to design my signs I carve. I use to free hand signs and use my cutter to make templates. I have more fonts available in that software as well. This software also comes in handy for my screen printing.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

Thank you, I'll take a look at it on Amazon.

[@defleppal]

Paw Paw’s WorkShop you might be able to search online for a free trial version but here is the link to amazons Greenstar VinylMaster Cut - Contour Cut & Design Software for Vinyl Cutters www.amazon.com/dp/B01FT1OVZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hbBIBbPQC01QK

[@runsoncaffeine480]

Looks great!

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

RunsOn Caffeine. Thank you. Can’t wait to get it finished

[@DRawlins100]

Great video. What did you use for masking? I still haven't found anything that performs consistently well.

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

This was a shelf liner and did poorly. The Oramask works well

[@DRawlins100]

Thank you. I appreciate your videos and help.

[@harldave9850]

What version of Easel is this? I use the pro version and the only import function I have is an SVG file

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

I'm not sure, but it is the latest version.

[@shelby50411]

How does a v bit carve the flat areas?....its not a flat bit its pointed....

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

der ddd . Yes it is a point. The extreme soft wood makes cleanup necessary regardless of which bit I use. The real question is wood selection. This is the wood I had available at the time. Thank you for your comments.

[@shelby50411]

There is no way it can machine a surface flat.....

[@PawPawsWorkShop]

der ddd. Yes, it required some cleanup, however, I have found when using this extremely soft wood it doesn’t make much difference which bit you use. Cleanup will be necessary.