#57: How to Make Unique Custom 2D Signs

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⚾ Design personalized sports-themed signs with this creative Vectric lesson! Kyle demonstrates how to incorporate text and silhouette images to create dynamic V-carved projects. Learn how to select bold fonts for optimal carving, adjust text spacing for overlapping letters, and convert text to curves for detailed editing. Discover techniques for importing and tracing bitmap images, arranging multiple elements for visual storytelling, and using the scissor and weld tools for precise trimming. Kyle also showcases how to invert carvings to create raised text, offering tips for cleaning up vectors, optimizing toolpaths, and applying finishes for a professional look. This lesson is perfect for beginners looking to create unique signs featuring sports, animals, locations, or any other personalized theme.

Links/products mentioned in this lesson:

Terrain to STL converters:
https://map2stl.com/
https://jthatch.com/Terrain2STL/

Also, check out lesson 65 for more info on making 3D topographic maps.

Sanding/finishing tools:

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