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Adding an Italic / Oblique Effect to a non-Italic Font – CorelDRAW X7

Adding an Italic / Oblique Effect to a non-Italic Font – CorelDRAW X7

How do I make a non-italic typeface/font appear italicized?

Have you ever had a client or project requiring the italic version of a typeface, but the typeface you are using doesn’t have an italic font? Many people experience this problem when designing with roman, hand-written, and calligraphic style typefaces. Here we’ll show you a quick and easy technique for (...)

Changing the Default Pen Width in CorelDRAW X6

Changing the Default Pen Width in CorelDRAW X6

How can I change the default line width in CorelDRAW X6?

Starting with CorelDRAW X5, Corel decided that the default line width would be .007. Because most laser drivers need to see line widths of less than .007 to vector cut, this presents an issue for those wanting to cut objects using the laser. For this exercise we’ll show you how (...)

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

Color Management Settings CorelDRAW X5, X6, X7

How do I adjust the Color Management Settings in CorelDRAW to Eliminate Pixelated Engravings?

Some of our users have reported unsatisfactory engraving results when using CorelDRAW. We believe this is caused by certain Color Management settings, which can result in a “pixilated” output when using the color black or when using the Color Mapping feature (see image below.) This issue can be resolved by (...)

Converting Vector Artwork from CMYK to RGB – CorelDRAW

Converting Vector Artwork from CMYK to RGB – CorelDRAW

How do I convert my vector artwork from CMYK to RGB using CorelDRAW?

This article will go through the steps to convert vector artwork from CMYK to RGB in CorelDraw. Start by selecting all of your artwork with the Pick Tool (CTRL + A). Next open the Replace Objects Wizard, by selecting Edit / Find & Replace / Replace Objects from the drop-down (...)

Creating 3D Artwork

Creating 3D Artwork

How to create 3D artwork for the laser

Click here to see a walk-through video on how to create 3D artwork for the laser.

Creating a 3D Effect With the Laser on Acrylic and Glass

Creating a 3D Effect With the Laser on Acrylic and Glass

How can I use the laser to create a 3D effect on glass and acrylic?

1) This 3D effect will work for any block style font and many other types of shapes, but for this exercise we are going to apply the effect to the letter “E”. Start with a capital letter “E” to the specifications below. Font: Arial Black Size: 310 pt Convert to (...)

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

Creating a Multiple Name Badge Layout using Print Merge

How do I create a PhotoLaser Plus file with a name badge layout using print merge?

One of the most common questions we receive is regarding name badge layout. Although it looks easy, finding a quick way to create multiple name badges can create some major complications. Since working with PhotoLaser Plus, we’ve discovered a great benefit of the software is that it does an excellent (...)

Creating a Quick Bounding Box for the Red Dot Pointer

Creating a Quick Bounding Box for the Red Dot Pointer

How can I preview the area where I am going to engrave?

When we’re running custom engraving jobs, there is nothing better than combining our features of Red Dot Pointer and Center-Center Engraving to quickly position the product. While at the MakerFaire in San Mateo we were providing custom engravings on cell phones and laptops and found ourselves repeatedly using a tip (...)

Creating a Vignette in CorelDRAW

Creating a Vignette in CorelDRAW

How can I create a photo vignette using CorelDRAW?

If you’re looking for a more sophisticated look when cropping and engraving photos, consider a vignette – a cropping technique that produces a soft, feathered edge that is very appealing. In order to create a vignette, it is necessary crop the image first. When cropping a photo in PhotoPaint or (...)

Custom Home Position / Center – Engraving

Custom Home Position / Center – Engraving

Laser Dashboard Setup Start by printing your file to the Epilog Engraver. The file will open in the Dashboard. In the Laser Dashboard, after choosing your settings, select the Advanced tab. Setting a temporary home position is part of the center engraving features of the laser dashboard. A center home (...)

Design Tips for Non-Designers

Design Tips for Non-Designers

I'm not a designer, so how do I create great looking samples with the laser?

Depending on the engraving services you provide and how you operate your business, you may be required to produce different designs, either for your own sample purposes or when completing jobs for customers. This can make even the best engravers a little nervous – especially those who don’t necessarily consider (...)

Duplicating Around a Center Point in CorelDRAW

Duplicating Around a Center Point in CorelDRAW

How do I create a graphic with duplicated sections rotated around a center point?

The Duplicate tool in CorelDRAW is one of our favorite features because it allows us to quickly design many of our laser projects. For certain projects, we often customize the Duplicate tool to copy a design and rotate it around a specific point on the page. This is helpful when (...)

Engraving Small Wood Photos with PhotoLaser Plus

Engraving Small Wood Photos with PhotoLaser Plus

How can I engrave small photos on wood with PhotoLaser Plus?

With the introduction of PhotoLaser Plus, photo engraving has vastly improved. But at Epilog Laser, we’re always looking for ways to make it even better. One of the improvements we’ve recently made is creating a setting that allows you to see more detail when engraving very small photos on wood. (...)

Everything You Wanted to Know about Fonts…and Then Some!

Everything You Wanted to Know about Fonts…and Then Some!

How do I use fonts in my designs for the laser?

Regardless of your design program, you’re likely faced with a myriad of fonts to select from when you’re creating a design. But how do you choose fonts? What types of fonts go with what kind of designs? How can you manipulate text and fonts to create appealing visuals? Read on (...)

Expanding Thin Shapes for Laser Cutting

Expanding Thin Shapes for Laser Cutting

How do I thicken a line or shape to make it stronger when laser cut?

When cutting out very thin or intricate patterns with the laser, the final cuts can sometimes be so thin that they may break during everyday handling. In this article, we will show you how to expand thin shapes with Adobe Illustrator CC 2014 and combine objects together to make them (...)

Find and Replace a Color in CorelDRAW

Find and Replace a Color in CorelDRAW

How can I quickly find and replace a color in CorelDRAW?

The Find and Replace feature in CorelDRAW is a very useful tool for replacing color fills or outlines within a design. Replacing colors with varying shades of gray will result in an interesting and unique look when engraved with the laser. The Find and Replace a color feature can also (...)

How and When To Use the Copy Background Image Feature

How and When To Use the Copy Background Image Feature

Flatbed – Copying the Background Image We’ll start in the Laser Dashboard. Position your product on the engraving bed under the cameras for the most precise image. In the tool bar on the left side of the screen, select the Copy Background Image button. Artwork Setup In your design software, (...)

Laser 3D Model Making with 123D Make

Laser 3D Model Making with 123D Make

How do I turn a 3D Model into a real-world object?

Turning your 3D models into a real-world objects is quick and easy with the combined power of AutoDesk’s 123D Make software and an Epilog Laser system. 1. Start by opening one of the example models in 123D Make or a model of your own. 2. Then set up (...)

Layering a Clip Art Image

Layering a Clip Art Image

How do I create a multiple level engraving effect from a piece of clipart?

In our 3D acrylic Sample Club download, we engraved parts of a clip art image on five cut pieces of acrylic. When placed together, the engraved acrylic creates a 3D effect because of the different levels of each engraving. In this article we’re going to show you how you can (...)

Make Your Own FontBot

Make Your Own FontBot

How do I create an image out of fonts, like a FontBot?

What is a FontBot? It’s a design you create from the letters and characters of a specific font. Designers have come up with all kinds of amazing robots and other creations using fonts, but what will yours look like? We’ll be giving a quick demonstration on how to create your (...)

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