text imprints

**Meia** · 30 January 2006, 09:46 PM

I know there is a way...but so far I cannot find it.

I am trying to create text that looks like it is stamped in metal; to look like it was stamped onto an object. A good analogy is a military dog tag. I've tried to bevel it but I cannot get it to have that stamped look. I've got a few bitmap and plug-ins too but I cannot find the effect in any of them.

If anyone could help me I surely would appreciate it.
Regards,
Meia

**tonylondon** · 30 January 2006, 10:07 PM

Originally Posted by Meia

I am trying to create text that looks like it is stamped in metal; to look like it was stamped onto an object. A good analogy is a military dog tag. I've tried to bevel it but I cannot get it to have that stamped look. I've got a few bitmap and plug-ins too but I cannot find the effect in any of them.

I have a feeling that Gary has done something similar, in his usual excellent fashion? Gary?

**zee** · 30 January 2006, 10:36 PM

Meia,

Something like this?

**Mickie** · 30 January 2006, 10:42 PM

Meia,

Use an outer bevel and then play around with the light angle. Try something around 115-120 degrees.

You might want to take a look at some of the workbooks in the xaraxone. There are some tips on both metals and getting the etched look.

Mickie

**Meia** · 30 January 2006, 10:53 PM

Zee - EXACTLY.... now... how did you do that?

Mickie - I'm on it....

Any others??? I could use this help - THANKS so much!!!

Meia

**zee** · 30 January 2006, 11:58 PM

Meia,
There are probably lots of different ways to accomplish this, but this is how I did it. I did not come up with this technique myself but am just passing on the information that was detailed in a previous post, but I don't remember where or by whom.
Zee

**Meia** · 31 January 2006, 01:42 AM

Thanks for sharing the info. I've tried it but am having a bit of problem getting the text to show up; perhaps it is the texture I chose. I changed the font color so that the text would be more prominent.

Thanks much ~
Meia

**gwpriester** · 31 January 2006, 02:03 AM

Remove the outline from your type.

Pick a font like a typewriter font that would be more appropriate for embossed letters.

Apply an inner rounded bevel.

Gary

**zee** · 31 January 2006, 03:06 AM

Meia,

In step # 4 of my example, I did Arrange > Combine Shapes > Substract Shapes.

It appears that you did Arrange > Combine Shapes > Slice (cut) Shapes.

Also, as you mentioned the texture (fill) you used may not work quite right.