This is so we create clean cut lines when cutting with our machines.įirst, go to Path > Convert to Path. We want to remove the smaller pieces like the center of the “O”. You may want to keep the offset as is so you can skip this part if you want. Once you are happy, move the text below the offset so we can clearly see the next part of the process. You can carry on editing the offset and making it thicker or thinner. To be able to see the offset more clearly, choose a color from the Color Palette at the bottom of the screen. Don’t worry about the color, we will fix that shortly. Now, look for the little triangle which should appear at the top of your text.Ĭlick + drag this triangle up to increase the thickness of the offset.

Make sure that your text object is selected, then go Path > Linked Offset. This combines all the elements into a single object.įor this tutorial we are going to use the Linked Offset option as it is easier to work with. The Union feature is effectively the same as using Weld in Silhouette. First, Right click > Ungroup and while everything is still selected, go to Path > Union. The letters have now been separated into individual objects but we need to ungroup and then combine them. Once converting to an object, you will not be able to enter text edit mode.Ĭlick on the Move Tool top left then go to Path > Object to Path. Before following this step, make sure you are happy with your text. To apply an offset, we need to convert the text to an object. The color of the text was adjusted using the Color Palette at the bottom of the screen. We also decided to add glyphs to our text for that little bit of extra flair. Click anywhere on your new document to enter text edit mode and start typing. Change the font in the Font Family in the top toolbar, then change the size. On the left side toolbar, click on the “A” icon to access the Text Tool. Once done, go ahead and open a new document in Inkscape. You will first need to install the fonts on your PC or Mac before opening Inkscape. To show the process we will be using this lovely script font but we have many more calligraphic fonts to choose from. Follow our tutorial as we guide you through a quick way of adding an offset. You may also want to add an offset for stickers to give a clearance around the edges. An offset can make a thin font thicker so that it is easier to cut with your machine. In our tutorial today we will show you how to create an offset in Inkscape.

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