Inkscape Tutorial: How to Create Flip Text Effect

Inkscape 1.3 tutorial hosted by Rick Johanson, showing you in this step-by-step free course how to create a Flip Text Effect using Path Effects Perspective Envelope. Follow along and learn the basics of Inkscape, including how to the linear gradients and mirroring vertical perspective with Path Effects. Fun, beginner | intermediate tutorial to help you master the basics of the free Inkscape 1.3 vector graphics editing software.
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[@WriterLady]

I would have never thought this possible in Inkscape! Another awesome tutorial, Rick, thank you!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much!! I wasn't sure either, but Path Effects makes it easy.

[@michaelsalais7393]

Enthralling and inspirational at the same time. Thank you so much, Rick!

[@tsayao]

Your intro is very catchy. I find myself wandering around the house doing house stuff and repeating "IronEcho design". Lol

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks, and that's funny! I've tried out different music for the intro but I do like the current version.

[@erik-benz]

Das ist der Hammer. Overkilled

[@steveferguson1232]

You keep showing us more, and the ideas swarm in my head as this would look cool done with the laser. Awesome Rick, thank you

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! Could be some cool laser projects with this effect.

[@user-ds5hp8fc6v]

Thanks! Here's a little something from me. It is not a lot, but it is all I can afford.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much, Vivek! I really appreciate the support and I'll keep making these the best I can. It means a lot and I'm very grateful.

[@GiGi_2518]

Thank you so much for another great Inkscape tutorial. I tried that 3D box tutorial you did a while ag; I cut and pressed it on a sweatshirt, it turned out great!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you so much! That's awesome!

[@nikkihstokes]

Thanks so much for showing us the power of Inkscape.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thank you!! There is so much in there to explore.

[@SKMRify]

A wonderful typographic effect.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks very much!

[@SKMRify]

My pleasure.@@IronEchoDesign

[@NYProductions]

2:53 Tip: Copy (Ctrl+C) the 'Start' text and then Ctrl+Shift+V on 'Finish' text to paste the gradient and then you can adjust the direction. :)

[@IronEchoDesign]

Nice! Thank you!

[@jdrsant0s]

spectacular!

[@MrAjitb502]

Amazing!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks so much!!

[@SKMRify]

Beautiful.

[@carstenjensen3123]

Sensational tutorial

[@michaelsalais7393]

Nice work. Interesting technique. Thanks, Rick!

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! I thought it would be fun to try.

[@erik-benz]

Really cool

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!!

[@frelo2987]

WOW! Awesome tutorial and great work Sir. Thank you. 👏🏼👍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!! I like doing these text effects.

[@dariviera8]

Thank you! you're the best.

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! Trying my best.

[@dariviera8]

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[@graphosxp]

This was really cool!💯👍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! Easy and fun.

[@peztrader]

Great video this is a very cool effect. Also, wanted to know if there is a way to spray into a specific shape. I want to have a heart shaped object and only spray within the boundaries of the object?. Thanks

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! Yes you can spray text into a specific shape like a heart. Check out this video with a technique that could work in this case: Inkscape Tutorial: Easy Technique to Make Main Design Made of Many Small Objects
czcams.com/video/ZpEHRJ-raUM/video.html. Lower the rotation setting to zero to keep things legible.

[@dennyskerb4992]

👍👍

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks!!

[@tonsky-jj3is]

how do you preview text when selecting different fonts? I have to click on each font to see how it look on the canvas. In other software you just select your text and scroll the fonts it gives you a preview on the canvas. THis is easier for font selection.

[@pasticciottiontheroad]

Great tutorial as always, thank you so much. Do you know if there is a possibility to do some kind of inflate illusion with Inkacape?

[@IronEchoDesign]

Thanks! I’ve seen some cool inflate designs in Illustrator tutorials. I’ll see what Inkscape can do and if it works this would be a great video. Thanks.

[@pasticciottiontheroad]

@@IronEchoDesign Yes, I saw exactly those videos too. It would be really cool if this also worked with Inkacape. I'm already looking forward to a video from you. Thanks and have a nice day.

[@IronEchoDesign]

I’ll try it tonight! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@rolandixor]

What palette are you using for this one?

[@IronEchoDesign]

The design is just black and white, but the color bar at the bottom is the preset called “Gold”

[@rolandixor]

@@IronEchoDesign thanks! I was thinking it might be, but just wanted to be sure

[@IronEchoDesign]

Anytime!