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In the
Library
, locate the turkey shape and click on it to add to the
Cutting Mat
. Resize and arrange to
overlap with the lettering:
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Go to
Path>Union
or press
Ctrl+Shift+U
to remove the overlap or mark the
Weld
option on the
Style
Panel
:
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Note that dingbat fonts and
Library
shapes are not the only shapes that can be welded to letters. Any
shape imported or created within SCAL can be used!
6.09 Welding Titles in Imaginative Ways
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Some fonts simply do not work well with the traditional overlapping of the letters to be welded into one piece
for
cutting. For example, let’s take an extreme case with Arial font and the name, “Billy”. Note what happens
when you overlap the letters in this particular font:
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Most crafters will start looking for a different font… one with ligatures (extenders) that easily connect the
letters to one another. However, many fonts with ligatures are script fonts and may not convey the desired
look. Instead, look for objects that can be used to connect the letters. A basic thin rectangle is an easy
solution. Just align it along the bottom of the letters and weld:
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However, the objects to use as a base do not have to be so basic. Look for objects that will tie into a theme.
Here are just a few examples:
Type the letters
Overlap the letters
Weld the letters
– undesirable result
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