Text Warp in Inkscape

[@mikemcknight2936]

I actually had two computers on while doing this procedure. On one I had Inkscape open and was performing the work. The other had your video playing, and I was pausing at each instruction so I perform the instruction on Inkscape exactly as you instructed. I don't know how I could have done it wrong. In fact I did it multiple times. But I will try it again. The funny thing is that I got the same response and message even after I deleted Inkscape and reinstalled it. By the way, the bezier envelope tool does show in extensions, modify path. Thanks for your response. I'll let you know if it works when I try it again.

[@peterdaye1033]

you have to be patient to figure this out, folks... she explains EVERYTHING out. But is you decide NOT to watch this video from front to back without skipping around to different parts, you will not miss key points that she addresses. It wasn't working for me either, because that's exactly what i was doing. I then watched to whole video and referenced he blog as well. downloaded both the extension and the template. its all laid out. just be patient guys... you're learning.

[@itsybitsy8385]

whoa ! thank you mayn

[@MadZell]

Thank you for a clear, and descriptive explanation. To many other "how to's" got too fast and just click around ...no way to follow. Great job!

[@realmisterherman]

Gotten enough of this! ! ! Went on subsequently and downloaded Photoscape X (free version) for Windows 10 without having to go thru the steep learning curve. On Photoscape X, you can arch, arc, bulge and more.

[@ays2013boss]

Is photo scape a good program

[@fredmcveigh9877]

Photoscape deals with pixels and raster images as far as I am aware .Inkscape deals with vectors so the image would degraded if increased in size with pixels and raster images whereas you could zoom in and resize by ridiculous amounts with vector images .

[@AnimalsMatterMorally]

Glad I'm still using .92 Inkscape, this method worked great, thank you !

[@cleversomeday]

Danielle, try selecting the rectangle, then choosing the node edit tool (2nd arrow down) instead of double clicking. That might work better for you.

[@leonardgore9576]

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[@leinaddd88]

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[@cleversomeday]

@@leinaddd88 right, as noted in the video notes, this extension does not work with Inkscape 1.x, unfortunately

[@mikemcknight2936]

I have tried this multiple times, and it still will not work. At first I thought I had placed the download of the bezier extensions in the wrong place. I completely removed Inkscape, reloaded it, reloaded the download from your page, and put them in the extension area. Still no help. It will not work. It says: "Inkscape has received additional data from the script executed. The script did not return an error, but this may indicate the results will not be as expected". The text remains where I placed it and does not move at all. What am I doing wrong?

[@cleversomeday]

Hi Mike, This process is not even the slightest bit forgiving. I have not seen this particular failure mode but it sounds like either you did not select both the text and path or that the path is not constructed correctly.

[@melissabrannan8261]

I got the same message on both my PC and my MAC. I also have both files in saved correctly, but get the same message about the script. Is there any way to get the Bezier envelope extensions?

[@cleversomeday]

Hi Melissa, I spent some time trying to replicate this error when Mike posted, and again today, and I can't replicate the error, so I don't know what else to tell you. Be sure you have verified the path as described on my blog post about this (linked in description above). Also be sure your error message is exactly the same as Mike's. The more common error messages tell you exactly what is wrong.

[@melissabrannan8261]

I get this message:Traceback (most recent call last): File "bezierenvelope.py", line 381, in e.affect() File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\inkex.py", line 268, in affect self.effect() File "bezierenvelope.py", line 90, in effect raise Exception, "Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths." Exception: Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths.

[@melissabrannan8261]

Thank you for your help. I am working on a Cricut project and I need to warp the text. Thanks!

[@jewels3596]

I'm such a newbie but I appreciate your easy to understand instructions.

[@HAWDWERK]

Thank you for this tutorial! It is explained well and to the point. I've had to watch it a few times between jobs to make sure I'm doing it correctly, hopedfully this time it sticks!

[@dianaesco179]

Thank you so much for all this knowledge.I have tried following step by step instructions to add the extensions but have been unsuccessful. Cant figure out what I'm doing wrong.

[@chansofancy]

It took me a few times trial and error (on my part) but awesome tutorial. It worked for me!

[@v1nchynoobs]

Thank you! I have been trying to recreate the THRASHER logo on paint.net but could not find any tools or plugins that recreate the effect so I decided to look into inkscape and this works fine!

[@nunya9047]

Do you have any suggestions for those of us using the Inkscape 1.0?

[@cleversomeday]

Sorry. no. Hopefully the author of the extension will update it.

[@SARAH-od3fz]

OMG I love this tutorial AND THANK YOU So very much for the explanation. I have fairly newer Mac and was able to get it with using the feature GO TO menu!! You're amazing!!

[@melissaraebaker5051]

So helpful! This process worked exactly as described without any issue. Thank you for sharing!

[@feralhousecat]

Thank you for this tip, it exactly showed me how to address a problem I was having with text in a logo.

[@thenar]

As usual, a well presented concept. Thank you.

[@8rescuefurbabies559]

Thank you so much! After I figured out the download and restarted it worked like a charm!

[@Quirks59m]

Thanks for the video - I always learn something new with your tutorials and videos!

[@mikemcknight2936]

By the way, the modify path, envelope and perspective options work, but obviously are not very flexible like the bezier envelope.

[@cleversomeday]

Sorry you are having so much trouble. Please use the contact form on my Cleversomeday.com blog to send me your email address so I can try to help.

[@sharonsmit6579]

Found you today, thanks this was very helpful and informative.

[@lawsc4u]

Love, love, love it!! Worked on the first try. Thank you for sharing.

[@theinnovativebar]

Can you help me ? Im having problems trying to download the extensions im running windows 7

[@raymorris2655]

I know this is an older version of inkscape, I tried this with a newer version and there is no bezier envelope only envelope. Can you help me with this !! Thank You

[@cleversomeday]

This is an extension which has to be added, and unfortunately, as noted in the video description, it is not compatible with Inkscape 1.0 or higher.

[@leocaesarcasurra4306]

Thank you so much! This is very helpful. Makes me save time for my designs. =)

[@judyfortune9142]

Can you still find an older version of Inkscape? I have a version that isn't compatible with the Bezier Envelope and this video is so well done. It is the first time I have understood anything about Inkscape. I really want to be able to do this,

[@cleversomeday]

thank you. older versions may still be available at inkscape.org

[@judyfortune9142]

I found an older version and installed the Bezier Envelope. When I get to the step of combining the text and envelope I get an error message that both must be svg paths. I don't understand this. Can you help?

[@cleversomeday]

@@judyfortune9142 converting to paths in covered in the video, so please watch again and be sure you aren't skipping any steps.

[@TheKevphil]

Thank You very much for this great little tut!

[@rayscrafield2106]

Thanks so much for your video. Do you have other Inkscape tutorials?

[@DorianGreer]

Oh hell yeah, this is sooo much simpler. Thank you, very, very much.

[@markcouture5227]

I'm new to inkscape and installed the 2 files you mentioned below. However, I received this "error" message, "Traceback (most recent call last): File "bezierenvelope.py", line 381, in e.affect() File "inkex.py", line 283, in affect self.effect() File "bezierenvelope.py", line 90, in effect raise Exception, "Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths." Exception: Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths I confirmed that the files are in the \extension folder. I'm running inscape 0.92. Thanks for your help.

[@cleversomeday]

Hi Mark. Since you got far enough for the error message we know the extension is installed correctly. The error message is telling you what the problem is. Either your text or your envelope shape is not a path. This extension is not forgiving at all, you have to follow all the steps to the letter and in the right order, so give it another try and watch the status bar as it will tell you what's a path and what's not.

[@markcouture5227]

@@cleversomeday Thanks! I got it working. Happy New Year!

[@LoriAnneBrown]

since there is no longer a "bezier envelope" option in the current version, how do you do this today?

[@cleversomeday]

Lattice Deformation under Path Effects is the probably best option now, but it's not the same or as good for text as Bezier Envelope, unfortunately.

[@nhollowayiii]

I followed perfectly, but I'm getting Syntax Error: Invalid Syntax. Didn't do this before. Any ideas?

[@doreenrobertson2683]

GREAT STUFF VERY CLEAR AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THNAK YOU

[@lorileeb1402]

Thank you! Installed and working. Only issue is the letters skew somewhat when put into the Bezier Envelope. Is there anyway to prevent this?

[@cleversomeday]

The skewing is the nature of the process. To minimize it, break your text up into smaller sections and warp it separately or keep your curves as slight as possible.

[@lorileeb1402]

Thanks. I'll try that.

[@michelecourtney9719]

Thank you for this informative video. I finally figured out how to copy the files for the extensions. everything seems to work okay but then when I use the extension the text turns sideways and backwards. Any idea what i am doing wrong?

[@cleversomeday]

Sounds like you envelope shape in the wrong order. As explained in the video, points have to start in the upper left and proceed clockwise.

[@michelecourtney9719]

CleverSomeday thanks for the fast reply!!! You are correct!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!

[@missloriscraftroom]

Hi I have a question I was able to warp text but id like to do one with the curve on the top and keep the letters flat on the bottom. like in your tutorial but no matter what i do it keeps making the bottom curl up too

[@cleversomeday]

Hi Lori. Be sure your shape is perfectly flat on the bottom and try the steps in the video again.

[@missloriscraftroom]

Im using a text and a shape. I pulled the curve down from the top. it makes the font go down on the top it make it curve on the top but also the corners on the bottom are curving a bit

[@missloriscraftroom]

I want it to do exactly the opposite of what you did in this tutorial. make the top cure down

[@adrian2825]

The Bezeier Envelope Extension does not download successfully. Can you provide any assistance with that? Thanks.

[@cleversomeday]

sorry this is not my extension, just my tutorial. If you tried both links on my blog then I don't have any other suggestions at this time. Also, it has not been updated for Inkscape 1.0 to my knowledge.

[@juandelao3263]

Great tutorial! I am having issues with the lower text in your example "inkscape". Every time I use the bezier envelope it flips my letters upside down. They are in the correct order and the correct shape but upside down. Any ideas?

[@cleversomeday]

Hi Juan. Most likely your envelope path is drawn in the wrong order or wrong direction. Has to be clockwise starting at upper left.

[@juandelao3263]

Thank you! I will give that a try!!

[@juandelao3263]

Worked a charm! Thank you for the quick response!

[@techstudioli4691]

Thank you so much. Very helpful Tutorial.

[@jamieharris986]

Thank you very much. Worked on the first try!!!

[@kristinoland8516]

I just tried to download the Bezier Envelope Extension and had to use the alternate link. I've tried several times and it still does not show up in the Modify extensions. Can not figure out what I am doing wrong. I checked my preferences to make sure I had the right path, copied both files, unzipped, closed and re-opened the program and still don't have it. Any other suggestions?

[@cleversomeday]

That's everything I would have suggested. Recommend you go to inkscapeforum.com where some inkscape gurus might be able to help.

[@coreyf9475]

How do you do the zoom? Did you edit this in another program?

[@cleversomeday]

I zoom in Inkscape with the various zoom tools and shortcuts, but then I also zoom in my video editing software, ScreenFlow, to highlight certain things.

[@coreyf9475]

@@cleversomeday thank you. I will check it out.

[@moistandsquishy9925]

Thank you for this! Great design

[@pauljs75]

Anyone know how to get that extension working in 1.3 AppImage?

[@Kaynaydian]

Wonderful tutorial!! Thanks so much!

[@LinziOfficial]

There is no Bezier Envelope extension in my Inkscape under Modify Path :(

[@cleversomeday]

Its an extension you have to download and install. Please see the link in the video description for more information

[@mcgoos5]

Thanks so much worked a treat :D

[@adon1685]

Hello please i want to put a small logo inside a number then use a cutter machine to cut it...any idea how to do it?much appretiated

[@stuartwalsh4974]

really informative, many thanks

[@christineedwards7874]

thank you so much~ when i go to upload the image to design space, it only gives me random letters of my text. i tried object to path but it didnt work. any advice

[@cleversomeday]

I'll need more information so please contact me using cleversomeday.com/contact so I can help better

[@night-hound22]

I tried to do exactly what you did within the video and it just didn't work! The text won't rotate as the rotation points aren't even showing up. I have tried this technique several times and it just didn't work! Any ideas?! Please as I am starting to get annoyed with inkscape! ANY OTHER SUGGESTIONS PLEASE?!

[@cleversomeday]

not understanding what you mean by rotation or rotation points. Try selecting the rectangle and clicking the second arrow down on the left hand toolbar if doubleclicking doesn't reveal the nodes.

[@night-hound22]

@@cleversomeday Thanks this was really helpful!

[@ays2013boss]

I don't have the option bezier envelope just envelope. I thought this came standard with ink scape. I was so pumped up to do this because I want to put it on a shirt like this and then so bummed when it didn't work I don't even have that option

[@cleversomeday]

As explained in the video and blog post, this is an extension to Inkscape, not a built in feature. Please see the link in the description above for instructions for downloading and installing the extension.

[@melvastephenson6825]

Any word on this being available yet for version 1.0??

[@oscarmartinez6381]

Help. It worked the fisrt time then i got this error message : INSKCAPE encountered and internal error and it will close now . :( What can I do to fix it ?

[@tomaszwolbrecht4081]

Hi. Anytime I draw a rectangle, the status bar says it has 8 nodes, not 4. What am I doing wrong? Please help. Thanks.

[@jays3676]

Tomasz, I know this is a year later but I had the same problem. What you have to do is once you make the rectangle and convert it to a path go to "Path" and then to "Simplify". It should now read 4 nodes, and now you can double click it and add the curve to it. Hope you figured it out or this helped.

[@nirdberdyt6287]

I downloaded the extension and followed the steps to using it but for some reason it stays greyed out in the extensions menu. Can you help me out with solving this problem?

[@cleversomeday]

As notes in the video description, this extension does not work in the current versions of Inkscape.

[@nirdberdyt6287]

@@cleversomeday yeah I just realized that after watching the video a few times. I was able to find an alternative solution. Thank you for replying at least

[@vachevyguy]

Thanks great information keep up the great work 👍

[@leanorgemme8268]

I did everything as explained to do but when I click on Modify Path and Bezier envelope, the font is hidden behind the image. What am I doing wrong?

[@cleversomeday]

hmm. that's a new one. be sure you are selecting the objects in the correct order and maybe set the fill color of the shape to none.

[@mahmodabdulsalam99]

Thank you so much ,great work

[@alejandroorozco2343]

Hello, I tried installing the extension but when i go to into c:program files/inkscape/share.... there is no "extensions" folder not sure what to do here.

[@cleversomeday]

as I mention at the link above... If you can’t find the extensions folder using this path, you can open Inkscape and look under Preferences>System>Inkscape Extensions to find your specific path

[@alejandroorozco2343]

@@cleversomeday seems like i had an older version of inksacape. I uninstalled it and reinstalled a new version and i was able to do it. Great tutorial. thanks a lot!!

[@michaelcortel7299]

You are a life saver! Thank you!

[@lizethrodriguez2756]

I'ven replaying video over and over, and following it tediously step by step I keep getting this distorted image... Can anyone help, what am I doing wrong?

[@naufulwijdan]

thank you very much, very helpful..

[@t3rvbyt323]

I have gotten it to work once or twice though so not sure what I;m doing wrong.

[@lilgellys4296]

Hello! i have a quick question. I've watched your video and did like you said using the square on the side tool bar. I select it. click on Path then object to path. I try double clicking and the square goes away. Or i select the square and then try and click on the second arrow and it still disappears. could you tell me what i am doing wrong?

[@cleversomeday]

Hmm. Not sure what is going on here. Try working in Outline View View>DIsplay>Outline

[@lilgellys4296]

ok i finally got it to raise the bottom in an arch. Now lol after that i get to the part when you say to select the text first then select the box. Well when i go to select the text first the box disappears... LOL

[@cleversomeday]

My guess is your lines are transparent, which is why I suggested the Outline View. You might also want to try using my template so that the shapes are already prepared for you. They are available at the link in the video description.

[@lilgellys4296]

+CleverSomeday ok thank you very much!

[@lilgellys4296]

oh my gosh that worked.. I was trying over and over again... Thank you so much!

[@chaidenSP]

Great Tutorial!!

[@TheRamanm]

bEZEIER ENVELOPE NOT WORKING WITH VERSION 1.1

[@cleversomeday]

as noted above, hasn't worked since 1.0, unfortunately.

[@gckalnay]

For some reason, my text will not "arch" to the shape. It will conform to the path, but only in straight paths. I tried w different fonts and DL'd your paths. Any help is appreciated.

[@cleversomeday]

Be sure you are using the Bezier Envelope Extension and an Inkscape version prior to 1.0

[@gckalnay]

@@cleversomeday that would be it. I have the latest version

[@julielamas9667]

The Bezier envelope doea not appear in extensions file... I downloaded it and copied it to Inkscape folder 📂 per directions...I have Word not Mac. What am i doing wrong?

[@cleversomeday]

If you are using Inkscape 1.0, the extension is not compatible. If you are using an earlier version, please see the link in the description above for more information, including how to find the correct path for your setup.

[@jnobull45]

can this be done with gimp? or can someone send me a link to a vid that can do this exact something in gimp?

[@eloomrc]

not working :/ error Traceback (most recent call last): File "bezierenvelope.py", line 381, in e.affect() File "C:\Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions\inkex.py", line 268, in affect self.effect() File "bezierenvelope.py", line 90, in effect raise Exception, "Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths." Exception: Both letter and envelope must be SVG paths.

[@cleversomeday]

+eloomrc As shown in the video, both the text and the path must be converted to path or that is the error you will get. The extension requires very specific input. Check each component against the status bar at the bottom of the page to check that it is a path.

[@eloomrc]

+CleverSomeday Great! Thanks for your help, it's working now!

[@orangetagprintingcompany402]

Perhaps im skipping a step, because after i create the envelope and un-grouped text. also selecting it the correct way, my text will come out side ways and not as shown

[@cleversomeday]

+OrangeTag Clothing It sounds like your envelope path was not drawn in the correct order (first point in upper left then clockwide). You can redraw the path or simply rotate your text before you apply the extension.

[@donnell810]

+CleverSomeday wow you're the best. that was exactly the problem. that was very helpful

[@sammifisher35]

i have a windows and i cant get the extension to download to inkscape. what am i doing wrong/.

[@stephaniearmstrong2617]

I am the same, we're using Windows and can't figure out how to get the extension downloaded. We can't figure out how to get to the share folder in windows. Help please?

[@cleversomeday]

Please Google how to install inkscape extensions for your version of windows. You may also need to Google how to view hidden folders.

[@DonaldDrennan]

I put the bezierenvelope.inx and bezierenvelope.py into the extensions folder and re-started Inkscape, but the extension isn't showing up in the menu.

[@cleversomeday]

+Donald Drennan Make sure you are looking under the Modify Path submenu for the extensions and if you still don't see them check under Preferences>System>Inkscape Extensions to be sure you installed them in the correct location for your setup.

[@DonaldDrennan]

+CleverSomeday it eventually showed up. Thanks.

[@t3rvbyt323]

for some reason a recurring issue I have is that the text just disappears after applying the bezier envelope. the shape remains though.. and they are not stacked on top of each other.. just gone!

[@cleversomeday]

+T3RV BYT3 I don't remember which error yields this result, but I do know that the process is not forgiving at all. Every step must be done exactly as prescribed or it won't work.

[@ferdinandgolz4847]

Hey CleverSomeday, i did every step like you but finally the letters are set sideways in the amberlobe (sry for bad english :/). Thank you!

[@cleversomeday]

If the letters are sideways then that means the path was not drawn in the correct order (starting at upper left and proceeding clockwise). Either redraw the path or rotate the text in the opposite direction before applying the extension to compensate.

[@ferdinandgolz4847]

I got it! You clicked on the background (1:22 after you ungroup) and i didnt see this first. Thanks anyway for the answer! :)

[@klaytondavis3485]

How come I do not have the "Bezier Envelope" as an option ? I only have envelope or flatten Bezier

[@cleversomeday]

It is an extension that has to be installed. Please see link in the video description for details.

[@sorstudios]

Oh man this was great.

[@leanorgemme8268]

I have tried this method, spent hours and it isn't working - Is there something I'm doing wrong? I can't figure it out. I've downloaded the Bezier Extension. I keep getting a message at the end

[@cleversomeday]

the message at the end may be telling you what the problem is. see if you can match your message to an existing comment here and if not, post your error message in another comment

[@leanorgemme8268]

@@cleversomeday thank you for your reply. I went back again and retried it again. I'm not getting errors again. I did get it to work once and have been trying again and can't seem to get it. When I get to the last step, the text that I'm trying to manipulate in the shape is going all wonky? I have made my shape with both the square and with the bezier tool and am going clockwise

[@saul4691]

I have tried following step by step instructions and keep getting the same error message 381 I better say I did follow step by step even with the same text shown on the video.

[@cleversomeday]

+saul sep As shown in the video, both the text and the path must be converted to path or that is the error you will get. The extension requires very specific input. Check each component against the status bar at the bottom of the page to check that it is a path.

[@missloriscraftroom]

Thanks this is great

[@aminkhaled7494]

Why is it that i cant find my C:Program Files\Inkscape\share\extensions when i want to download the extension

[@cleversomeday]

please refer to the blog post linked above for steps to take if you can not locate your extensions folder. Specifically, there is a place to look inside Inkscape to get the appropriate path.

[@jameschang659]

how does one drag and copy in inkscape?

[@FranklynMonk]

The one linked on the blog works under 0.48, but not 0.91. However I found a version that does (I don't know about 0.92 though): github.com/shlomif/Bezier-Envelope-for-Inkscape

[@cleversomeday]

I have used the one linked above successfully in both .48 and .91, but I appreciate you linking that here for those who might be having trouble.

[@aatone4530]

how do you make a symmetrical bend, at the very middle so that the letters bend symmetrically.

[@cleversomeday]

I'm not sure of the best way, but what I usually do is pull out some guidelines and then snap the nodes to that.

[@aatone4530]

CleverSomeday i’ll try that. Thank you!

[@ozmosize]

This plugin is massively flawed, I think its more effective to use envelope deformation in the path effect menu

[@On3_d3sTrUcToR]

I've done everything to the letter and I still receive this message File "bezierenvelope.py", line 83 raise Exception, "Two paths must be selected. The 1st is the letter, the 2nd is the envelope and must have 4 sides." ^ SyntaxError: invalid syntax

[@cleversomeday]

click on each item one by one and read off the status bar to find which one is not in compliance. They both need to say path (not text, group, etc) and the envelope should save path 4 nodes.

[@herbie93]

@@cleversomeday Found your tutorial today and am experiencing the same error message. I've checked both objects multiple times, tried various ways of getting the text to a path, even tried a single letter to minimize the path points and nothing.

[@cleversomeday]

@@herbie93 what version of Inkscape are you using, and what does the status bar say for the envelope, and for the text?

[@TheBBeasleyTX]

thanks.....great video

[@createwithchelsea5762]

Double clicking the box is not giving me the same option yours does.

[@cleversomeday]

Be sure you are double clicking a path, not a group or text. If that doesn't work, use the second arrow from the top left to get into node edit mode instead of double clicking.

[@createwithchelsea5762]

I was double clicking the square I made in order to bend the text. But I got it to work drawing the 4 nodes rather than just making a square

[@cleversomeday]

@@createwithchelsea5762 Glad you got it to work. If you use the rectangle tool, you have to convert to path after that.

[@ayoubbenali5780]

Thank you alot!

[@origamigek]

Thank you!

[@oscarmartinez6381]

Love it thanks

[@paulahawthorne7807]

can i use this on a PC all i see are directions for mac...thanks..version.92

[@cleversomeday]

yes. only the installation instructions are different.

[@MarkWilder68]

Same for me...

[@unioncarpgirl]

Does anyone know what this error means in inkscape. comes up after i click Modify Path bezier envelope. Traceback (most recent call last): File "bezierenvelope.py", line 70, in import inkex, os, simplepath, cubicsuperpath, simpletransform,sys File "simpletransform.py", line 23, in import inkex, cubicsuperpath, bezmisc, simplestyle ImportError: No module named bezmisc

[@cleversomeday]

I would doublecheck the path where extensions should be installed and if that is correct, then try posting your question to inkscapeforum or inkscapecommunity

[@mikemcknight2936]

Still won't work. I don't think I am skipping a step or doing them in the wrong sequence. Don''t know what else to do.

[@iluvmysix]

I think I was having the same problem. I played around with the grouping/ungrouping and combing/breaking apart until it said "path" in the status bar at the bottom. It finally worked. Good luck.

[@iluvmysix]

Object to path might help too.

[@cleversomeday]

you can reach me though the contact form on my blog for additional help. my best advice is to pay attention to the status bar as it is your best friend on this.

[@ion1824]

is there any way to save as jpg directly from inkscape ??

[@cleversomeday]

png yes, jpg no.

[@guilestan2743]

How do you keep the curve centered?

[@cleversomeday]

Good question. I drag some guides and then snap my bezier handles to them to keep them symmetrical, which then keeps things centered.

[@guilestan2743]

@@cleversomeday Thank you for the help :)

[@mechellestewart8439]

I keep getting this pop up box that says both letter and envelooe must be SVG paths..........??????

[@cleversomeday]

yes, both the text and the envelope have to be paths, as discussed in the video. Click on each and read off the status bar to find the culprit.

[@mechellestewart8439]

@@cleversomeday ...i followed your instructions to a tee. Even paused the video after each step. I finally had to dump inkscape and redownload it to work.

[@morourke1205]

I had the same problem. Use "union" instead of "combine" and it works as shown.

[@Mad_Squabbles86]

I don't seem to be able to find the Bezier Envelope Extension. Anyone else have this issue?

[@cleversomeday]

Go to the blog link above and then use the alternate link to the Extension.

[@jennifershern1935]

I keep getting an error message "two paths must be selected. The first is the letter, the 2nd is the envelope and must have 4 sides"??

[@cleversomeday]

yes. as noted in the video, both items must be paths and the envelope must have exactly 4 nodes. check the status bar for each one to see where the problem is.

[@jennifershern1935]

@@cleversomeday It’s just not working for me? I’m trying to make this SVG

[@jennifershern1935]

I was trying to add a pic but it doesn’t let me?

[@jennifershern1935]

@@cleversomeday the status of the word says “Path 204 nodes in Layer 1”

[@cleversomeday]

@@jennifershern1935 what does the status box say about the box? and what version of Inkscape are you using?