How to make WEB2.0 mirrored text logo with InkScape
October 17, 2007
We have seen many blogs or website using the modern web2.0 style for text logos. It’s possible that a graphic designer says you that is impossible for a Linux Graphic Designer to make it. Do you remember: “Impossible Is Nothing†?
Good! Now I can teach you how to make your web2.0 mirrored text logo for your blog or your personal website using the simply vector graphic tool “InkScapeâ€. I hope that when you finish with this mini-tutorial you can say: “Linux Rocks!â€
First Step – Open InkScape and using Text tool, you have to write your blog title. For Example I write: SMOKING LINUX.
You can see that I’ve used 2 colors for text, simply selecting part of text and click on desired color for it.
Second Step – Select text with Object Selection Tool, and press CTRL+D of your keyboard. You will see duplicated text logo. Now, press V to flip vertically your text logo so you have a mirrored text logo.
Third Step – Make gradient, selecting first cloned text and then using Gradient Tool vertically. This tool make a gradient transparency so you have your mirrored shadow text logo. Selecting background color of object, you can play with general transparency and use it to fit your needs.
If you want save your logo in bitmap format, press SHIFT + CTRL + E of your keyboard, then choose image format and save it.
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