March 2013 Video tutorial: Creating Neon and other Noble Gases

[Gare]

Okay, okay, I'm late. This month is an expansion on what I'd started on this thread Creating Glows.

I think you'll have fun with this technique and be able to create "neon" sculptures of your own design after following along. Please be nice to Nick Curtis, the talented fellow who created one of the typefaces you can download for free—see the section below the Download button this month.

If you've believed that the Blend tool is just for shapes, get ready for a pleasant surprise as you blend open paths to make light of Southwest cuisine.

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So if you're not designing neon gas sculptures like this and are getting gas pains, digest this tutorial, and then let's talk right here, eh?

My Best,

Gary

[angelize]

The video doesn't appear to be working on the Xara Xone Page, I click on the play button and get the spinning indicator which just spins and spins. I was able to go to youtube and watch it there.

I hope to have time later to do the tutorial, I've now got all kinds of ideas for neon compostions in my head!

[Gare]

Hi Frances—

UPDATE: Barbara is using the latest Flash plug-in for Explorer 9, it works fine, so the problem is probably your version of Flash Player within your browser. Might want to update it, or forget it and click our direct link all the time (sigh).

Okay, I just updated Internet Explorer's Flash plug-in Get it here, UNCHECK the MACAFFEE BOX before you download! and IE 9 displays and plays the video in the box.



My Best,

Gary

[angelize]

Hi Gary, I think it may have been a server glitch It's working fine now.

Here is my rendition of the neon sign

[stygg2003]

Not done the main drawing yet of South of the Border but I did the pepper on its own, I'm trying to work between Gary's tut. and Stained glass by Francis, they are both excellent.

Stygg.

[Gare]

Looks good, Stygg!

I'm going to expect top see some original drawings before too long. The chili pepper is good for an appetizer, now let's see the main course!

It's not hard to find fast food neon signs from the 50s and such on the Web. Get creative with your new skills!

-g