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15 Aug 2025
DTF Troubleshooting Guide: How to Fix Common Problems & Get Perfect Results Every Time
Hello There! In today’s post, we’re tackling something you’ve...
31 Jul 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Stitch Text Effect in Inkscape and Illustrator
Here’s a look that popped up recently, with someone asking where...
24 Jul 2017
Let's Judge Books by Their Covers!
I have my artist/designer hat on again this week, to talk about book...
27 Jun 2017
Ask a Font Creator: DIY Swashes in Inkscape
Adding swashes and flourishes to the beginning and end of words can...
19 Jun 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Knockouts and Perspective in Inkscape
I was asked to explain a couple of Inkscape techniques this week, so...
30 May 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Creating a 3D Effect in Inkscape
I’ve seen a few requests lately for a 3-D font. But why limit...
15 May 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Inkscape In Depth The Path Menu
Since I’m digging deeper into learning Inkscape so that I can share...
11 May 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Fitting Text into a Shape in Inkscape
I’ve heard that some of you want more Inkscape tutorials, so...
4 May 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Using Letter Parts to Add Flourishes to Your Words
Greetings, font fans! Today I’m going to get into some fun tricks...
10 Apr 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Mocking Up Your Products in Photoshop
So here’s a question I saw this week: “My customer wants to see...
20 Mar 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Applying Distressed Effects to Your Fonts
The distressed look is popular these days, and for good reason – it...
6 Mar 2017
Ask a Font Creator: Laying out a Quote
We’ve talked in the past about pairing fonts, but the examples in...
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