Repeat an Object Around a Shape with Inkscape

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  • Опубликовано: 9 янв 2020
  • In this tutorial I’ll be demonstrating how to use Inkscape to take an object and repeat it along the contours of a shape. To do this we’ll be using a handy path effect called Pattern Along Path.
    Want to learn more about how Inkscape works? Check out the Inkscape Master Class - a comprehensive series of over 50 videos where I go over every tool, feature and function in Inkscape and explain what it is, how it works, and why it's useful: logosbynick.com/inkscape/
    Need a logo? Check out my portfolio and hire me at: www.logosbynick.com
    Intro song: "In Da Mood" by Combustibles, used with written permission

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  • @sumira8669
    @sumira8669 4 года назад +333

    You are literally the messias of logo design. No bullshit talking, just pure helpful content and the best methods, delivered with your super pleasant voice.
    Whenever i have an issue, there's always a short article/video by you, so i don't have to struggle with pages of forum nonsense.
    Thank you so much for all this incredible knowledge!

    • @lazenbytim
      @lazenbytim 4 года назад +4

      Easily the best out there. RUclips should have prizes for awesome content as voted by us. Sadly its just another marketing funnel now.

    • @boiboi3732
      @boiboi3732 3 года назад +1

      the best.

    • @griffjoyce5836
      @griffjoyce5836 3 года назад

      AGREED - Nick is the best! I’m no designer... just a Teacher trying to get a class taught without looking stupid in front of the kids. Thanks Nick! PS - I bought the course!

    • @micahmaxton861
      @micahmaxton861 2 года назад

      i dont mean to be off topic but does anyone know a tool to get back into an instagram account?
      I was dumb forgot the password. I would love any tricks you can offer me!

    • @nathanaelbishop5480
      @nathanaelbishop5480 2 года назад

      @Micah Maxton Instablaster :)

  • @gomezkabuki
    @gomezkabuki 4 года назад +26

    *You are one of the top educators of open source graphic software on youtube.*
    Infinite respect.

  • @FoeFear
    @FoeFear 3 месяца назад +4

    Bro... I've been doing it manually for a couple of years. The fact that you can do this blows my mind.

  • @meganmoon6197
    @meganmoon6197 4 года назад +43

    It's so weird how easy this becomes once you understand all the little tools and stuff. These videos have been so helpful!

    • @johnjacobkenny
      @johnjacobkenny 4 года назад +1

      Amen! Coming back to watch these videos again and the level of understanding is exponential

  • @patlab555
    @patlab555 4 года назад +12

    After viewing this video, I can only imagine the great quality of your Master Class.
    The things with the laurels _crown_ at around 6:15 was a huge mind opening about what we can do with your tutorial. It was a *Wow* moment for me.
    You are a Great teacher who gives a lot more than expected. Thanks a lot.

  • @LetMeDieLord
    @LetMeDieLord 2 года назад +4

    I can't tell you enough times, how amazed I'm by your generosity Nick. You just put this amazing content up for free!! HIGHLY APPRECIATED!!!!

  • @behramcooper3691
    @behramcooper3691 4 года назад +23

    I drew a star and fit it around a circle. So far so good. But when I made the original star bigger, the ones around the circle did not respond in kind. After a long time, I figured out that the original star (or the pattern in your case), needs to be a path and not an object. After that, it worked just fine. Nice trick, Nick. Thanks for sharing.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 года назад +2

      Yes, the object needs to be a path for this to work.

    • @emperorspock3506
      @emperorspock3506 4 года назад +3

      @@LogosByNick Experiencing a similar problem, but can't figure it out. Copied your meander design using Bezier lines (Bezier the three bits, then Stroke to Path, then Combine). Resizing it doesn't change anything. Editing its nodes does, and works as expected.
      Resizing the leaf object in your wreath example works perfectly. Any idea what might be amiss?

    • @Michiixsunshine
      @Michiixsunshine 2 года назад +2

      Thanks! Had the same problem. This helped me a lot!

    • @kdallen1234
      @kdallen1234 2 года назад

      @@emperorspock3506 thanks I had the same problem. finally got it thanks.

    • @ealusaid
      @ealusaid Год назад +1

      Oh BLESS you for posting this.

  • @einstienbc
    @einstienbc 4 года назад +59

    I use Inkscape to create designs for my CNC router, and one of my favorite things to use are mandala patterns, which I usually source from an image search, then trace the bitmap. This will be very helpful in letting me make my own!

    • @stoneybearreviewsSFV
      @stoneybearreviewsSFV 4 года назад +1

      That's amazing I use it for all my vectors at this point

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 года назад +13

      That's awesome. I've been watching videos about CNC machinery lately. There's that creative side of me that wants to spend thousands of dollars on it and start learning just so I can start making steel signs and logos.

    • @gregsteele806
      @gregsteele806 4 года назад +1

      I wonder if I could use it to control my vinyl cutters. I've been using Flexi Sign, but the version I have is very old.

    • @liv7680
      @liv7680 4 года назад +2

      @@LogosByNick start with a k40 laser engraver. That sets you back around 300 bucks

    • @mauriciozavaleta1223
      @mauriciozavaleta1223 4 года назад +4

      @@gregsteele806 yeah is very easy to control your vinyl cutter with inkscape , just make sure that you have installed a working driver for your plotter (serial to usb) once you have that ready, go to extension menu click on export and plot, then a window will show 3 tabs. In the first one you will select your COM device or Port, you can find that on windows pressing: windows + R then typing : devmgmt.msc, a windows labeled Device Manager will apear and over COM ports will show you the number of the com por like: COM3, then you go back to your inkscape and select that port, you are almost done just make some calibration on the second tab changing the steps per inch if the plotted figures is smaller or bigger finaly click on apply to start cutting your selected path (will not work on objects) you need to convert all to paths.

  • @jacobopstad5483
    @jacobopstad5483 4 года назад +9

    Cool! I've just spent the last 20 minutes or so playing around with this using different designs and got some really neat results.

  • @Alaskan4Life59
    @Alaskan4Life59 Год назад +5

    I've probably watched nearly thirty of your videos in the past and learned so much. I finally clicked on the link for the master class, and you were running a special, all of your courses 39 bucks. I didn't even have to think twice about it. The way you explained the processes and procedures, it's super easy for me to follow and for me to learn. So buying your courses is just a no-brainer. Thank you for everything that you do for people like me who are trying to learn the various softwares, and thank you for making the master classes as well.

  • @HarshadItaliya
    @HarshadItaliya 4 года назад

    Watched almost 50 old videos about Inkscape Tutorial. Best ever Inkscape Tutorial Channel !

  • @MadBoosterROTMG
    @MadBoosterROTMG 4 года назад +4

    I have been using inkscape for years and I never knew this is possible! Thank you so much nick!

  • @dwilliams21
    @dwilliams21 4 года назад +2

    This tutorial BLEW MY MIND!!! I had no idea the program was capable of this. My mind is racing with exciting uses! Thank you for presenting this info in such a clear way.

  • @marcuspertel2697
    @marcuspertel2697 4 года назад +2

    5+ years of using Inkscape and hearing only now that you can scale the object and get awesome results! Thank you Nick.

  • @blueyedsole
    @blueyedsole 4 года назад +29

    Thx Nick --- I learned so much from you man!

  • @spcornelissen
    @spcornelissen 4 года назад +2

    Busy running through your masterclasses, 2 topics a night. Thanks for this lesson, always wondered how skillfull one has to be to draw those leaves one by one and space it perfectly... its all about learning from Nick how to use Inkscape.

  • @ashleymorales6760
    @ashleymorales6760 4 года назад +6

    Omg, I have been waiting for a video like this. Thank you so so much.

  • @LorazepamMC
    @LorazepamMC 4 года назад +32

    8:07 Glad to see I'm not the only person who does that! Can't click too many times when it comes to aligning ;)

    • @haveiszalfaroqie1628
      @haveiszalfaroqie1628 4 года назад +5

      You're not operating inkscape well without mousing around the align button at least thrice. Or export your image twice on a same directory.

    • @KamaleshwarMorjal
      @KamaleshwarMorjal 3 года назад +1

      and hitting Ctrl+S a million times while thinking about the next step

  • @Bathog44
    @Bathog44 2 года назад +2

    Absolute genius. This technique is just what I was looking for to do a detailed coastline on a map. Thanks.

  • @JordanPetersonTech
    @JordanPetersonTech 2 года назад

    Love your lesson on repeat object along path. This old type of graphic design is still very well sought after today and the Inkscape function would save a ton of time! Thanks for another great tutorial Nick!

  • @misanthropicmusings4596
    @misanthropicmusings4596 4 года назад

    Nick you've really opened my eyes to the power of this tool! Thanks -- you're awesome!

  • @phingly2151
    @phingly2151 4 года назад

    You are the MAN!! I like how you show us how to do so much with just a few tweaks. Just AWESOME!!

  • @quarkyquarky8393
    @quarkyquarky8393 4 года назад +7

    I love your videos, I'm learning so much, it's great. Thank you !

  • @rajataudichya895
    @rajataudichya895 4 года назад

    The best channel to not only learn the free tool Inkscape but also graphic design

  • @lisamack4492
    @lisamack4492 4 года назад

    Exactly what I've wanted to learn to create patterns from photos. You're a fine teacher!

  • @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st
    @MUHAMMADALI-xi4st 3 года назад

    you're the best Nick!!! I haven't seen anyone on youtube doing this good to help people!!!

  • @moonunit1234
    @moonunit1234 4 года назад

    The most high class videos on RUclips. Thank you.

  • @richardburgers8965
    @richardburgers8965 Год назад

    you are one of the best instructors explaining inkscape. thanks

  • @idowebwork
    @idowebwork 4 года назад

    Absolutely love that pattern along path option under path effects.

  • @thiagoguimaraes406
    @thiagoguimaraes406 4 года назад +2

    Amazing! Things I didn't know inkscape could do! Thank you Nick!

  • @pattibaileydesigns
    @pattibaileydesigns 2 года назад

    I am constantly beyond amazed at you, Nick!!! Thanks for this video that I can add to my arsenal!

  • @LinkOStalker
    @LinkOStalker 4 года назад +1

    This tool is just amazing O_o
    Endless possibilities!! Thanks for this wonderful class!!!!

  • @ShoshiPlatypus
    @ShoshiPlatypus 4 года назад

    Brilliant tutorial! Thanks for sharing. You have a new subscriber. I use Inkscape to design for my cutting machine for art projects. You are a very clear teacher, easy to understand. I look forward to watching your other videos.

  • @68thallabhanusamykya18
    @68thallabhanusamykya18 4 года назад

    You are such a best teacher in my life , thank you loadssss 🙏🏻

  • @Askjerry
    @Askjerry 4 года назад

    This is such an awesome video... it makes something that is usually difficult for me in cad or Aspire very simple... and I really appreciate that!

  • @stoneybearreviewsSFV
    @stoneybearreviewsSFV 4 года назад

    @nick by logos I found inkscape very challenging but upon seeing your Tutorial videos I'm learning a lot into the program. Appreciate the new videos

  • @walterarresse6598
    @walterarresse6598 4 года назад

    Thank you! You encouraged me to download Inkscape. I've been using Illustrator since '91

  • @goatbind2069
    @goatbind2069 4 года назад

    I used this technique today and everything turned out amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR

  • @HiEnergyMusic
    @HiEnergyMusic 3 года назад

    Awesome tutorial on a great feature in Inkscape. I'll surely put this to good use. Thanks Nick! *Thumbs up*

  • @jackiebarton7
    @jackiebarton7 3 года назад

    Oh my goodness you are brilliant! Thank you so much for such an amazing tutorial. So glad I found your channel 😊❤🤗

  • @argenisjimenez8118
    @argenisjimenez8118 4 года назад

    right the tutorial i needed, i was asked to do this effect and i had no idea how to dow it. Love your videos Keep up the good work.

  • @user-yz5bw4dm2d
    @user-yz5bw4dm2d 4 года назад

    You gave me renewed faith in Inkscape. Thanks a lot.

  • @JimbroGames
    @JimbroGames 4 года назад

    I just want to say thank you for making it easy to learn these things your very straightforward with it love it

  • @timothynelson5009
    @timothynelson5009 2 года назад

    Thank you so much for all your helpful videos Nick ... This is a great service to all of us trying who are out here trying to figure out how to use Inkscape properly!
    It may have just be me not understanding what to do, but it took me a while to figure out that after I had drawn the separate bezier lines using a grid (to get the proportions right), I then had to select all the lines of the shape and click 'Path' and then 'Combine' and then copy the shape onto the clipboard.
    If I didn't do this then the shape wouldn't repeat in the circle.
    Hope this helps anyone who comes up against the same problem :)

  • @UnShredded
    @UnShredded Год назад

    What a time to be alive! Mind blown! Thanks for the dopamine hit of learning a new skill and I don't even want to design anything.

  • @RamartiAndFamily
    @RamartiAndFamily 4 года назад

    That is so incredibly beautiful. Thank you Nick

  • @danielmaure4268
    @danielmaure4268 4 года назад

    thanks for your contribution nick, you are my guru's Inkscape, keep it up.

  • @laritzarodriguez4247
    @laritzarodriguez4247 4 года назад

    Your logos are amazing! I have learned a lot from your channel! Thank you so much

  • @Odonsuccess
    @Odonsuccess 4 года назад

    This is the best teacher ever!! So clear and beginner friendly. If we had math teacher as clear and begginer friendly like this in our school days we would have all achieve success.

    • @thiagoguimaraes406
      @thiagoguimaraes406 4 года назад

      I heard somebody saying his tutorial isn't very clear hahaha

  • @johnnyc.5979
    @johnnyc.5979 4 года назад

    Wow, great tutorial, I can't wait to get home and try this.

  • @AngelaEmery13
    @AngelaEmery13 4 года назад +3

    Thank you! This is excellent information!

  • @jayromalamb6769
    @jayromalamb6769 3 года назад +54

    it's nice to watch a video that the presenter doesn't look like they've had eight cups of coffee

  • @BanMidouSan
    @BanMidouSan 2 года назад

    De vez en cuando repaso tus videos porque me gusta mucho la forma en la que explicas. Thanks a lot, Nick!

  • @beer1for2break3fast4
    @beer1for2break3fast4 4 года назад

    Another excellent tutorial. Thank you Nick.

  • @saitejavemula1570
    @saitejavemula1570 4 года назад +1

    Been waiting for your Inkscape videos

  • @trelligan42
    @trelligan42 4 года назад +1

    Nice to see you posting about Inkscape again - and what a wonderful technique! Your few examples barely scratched the surface of what can be accomplished here.
    Mind -- blown.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 года назад +2

      Yeah this extension can be very powerful if you let your creativity run wild

    • @enastypos4212
      @enastypos4212 4 года назад +3

      @@LogosByNick Hello Nick and Happy New Year!! Beautiful tutorial, as always!!
      Probably you noticed that when you add the "pattern along path effect" (2:17), your circle is not perfectly round anymore and so will be the final result with the pattern (0:12).
      To solve this: Just after you add the effect and before you link your pattern, select all 4 nodes of the ellipse with the nodes tool and turn them symmetric. Now your circle is equally round again and you can go on and paste the pattern that you wish.🙂
      >EDIT< Even better, if you turn the selected segments to curves. 😃

    • @amanmalik3152
      @amanmalik3152 4 года назад

      @@enastypos4212 thanks a lot man 🙌

  • @andrewray2507
    @andrewray2507 27 дней назад

    Omg I've needed this so many times. Thank you Nick

  • @DanoLefourbe
    @DanoLefourbe 4 года назад +1

    I needed this so bad! Thanks you very much. This will me so useful.

  • @michelleochart6617
    @michelleochart6617 2 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for this video! I love inkscape but feel very overwhelmed by all the stuff there is to do. You make it so easy to follow and understand. Thank you! You're amazing!

  • @iman5578
    @iman5578 4 года назад +3

    You, Sir, are awesome!

  • @juanitavanwinkel7084
    @juanitavanwinkel7084 2 года назад

    So well described! You are a genius! Thank you for sharing!

  • @SoumyaSarkar
    @SoumyaSarkar 4 года назад

    Beautiful. Concise. Clear Voice. Great Recording. Awesome....

  • @cgblenderespanol7181
    @cgblenderespanol7181 2 года назад

    All your videos are amazing, Thanks a lot for sharing this information and tutorials.👍👍😃😃

  • @ItsNish101
    @ItsNish101 4 года назад +4

    I need to go ahead and sign up for the Master Class

  • @DediDores
    @DediDores 2 года назад

    Thank you very much, I learned a lot from you, including buying your course. This anchovy I have been thinking and experimenting with for a long time to make it really round and now I have found it and I made it in my latest video. Previously I used other software and then imported it into Inkscape, now I don't need it anymore.

  • @junity1
    @junity1 2 года назад

    One of your best tutorials !

  • @Haris_Mohha
    @Haris_Mohha 4 года назад +2

    thanks for the tutorial, nick :D

  • @r0075h3ll
    @r0075h3ll 4 года назад +2

    awesome content sir! have learnt a lot from you! Thanks ❤️

  • @selailesu1448
    @selailesu1448 3 года назад

    Thanks a Million!!! I'm so glad to have found your tutorial!

  • @ernestfox4880
    @ernestfox4880 2 года назад

    I have been looking for this...THANK YOU!!! 😍

  • @LadyParysatis
    @LadyParysatis 11 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your wonderful videos! 💚💚

  • @tomfoil5590
    @tomfoil5590 4 года назад

    Wow! You dance around that program like some kind of sick ass wizard. Well done! Now to watch your other videos. I have much to learn.

  • @markspencer6778
    @markspencer6778 4 года назад +3

    Never used Inkscape before. This looks great. Thank you RUclips for recommending it.

    • @LogosByNick
      @LogosByNick  4 года назад +2

      It amazes me that people who don't know about Inkscape are finding this video. My audience is typically Inkscape and GIMP users.

    • @markspencer6778
      @markspencer6778 4 года назад

      @@LogosByNick I know about those two apps just never used them. I even have Gimp installed just don't have time to play with it.
      For some reason RUclips recommended this video and I clicked and I'm glad I did. It's probably because I watched some other videos that have "logo" in the title some time ago.

  • @granav5240
    @granav5240 4 года назад

    Totally awesome teacher. I learnt so much from you!!! Huge thanks!!!!!

  • @Scotlass92001
    @Scotlass92001 3 года назад

    wow this is the first video I have seen of yours. You are amazing! So easy to understand. Thank you so much

  • @rainpluviophile7680
    @rainpluviophile7680 4 года назад

    Thanks sir for uploading about inkscape again.. I've learn so much how mastering beginner practice about inkscape from you video..

  • @KevinGoosie
    @KevinGoosie 4 года назад

    Great tutorial! This will be extremely helpful!

  • @ondrejprinda
    @ondrejprinda 2 года назад

    Thank you for your videos, I found a lot of inspiration in them and I've learned a lot! Thanks! 😊👍

  • @milankarakastutorials900
    @milankarakastutorials900 3 года назад

    Thank you for that tutorial. I will need that knowledge for my laser cutter projects - it is so beautiful.

  • @Gantahat62
    @Gantahat62 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for this tutorial!

  • @xclusivesupply2293
    @xclusivesupply2293 2 года назад

    really appreciate these tutorials

  • @gbanks6207
    @gbanks6207 4 года назад

    Totally awesome!!! Just gave me some ideas to create! Thanks for your videos!🤗👍

  • @jayromalamb6769
    @jayromalamb6769 3 года назад

    clear, intelligent, no hype or fluff, nice job

  • @samlenlap
    @samlenlap 4 года назад

    I always learn something new from your videos
    Really appreciate your efforts & time thanks

  • @dsl_project
    @dsl_project 4 года назад

    Wow, like this tutorial! Very useful. Thank You.

  • @donnaowen2830
    @donnaowen2830 4 года назад

    you are an awesome teacher Thanks so much! Love these videos!

  • @darylwayne611
    @darylwayne611 Год назад

    Amazing tutorial!! Thank you so much, this was very well taught. All the best!!

  • @dots560
    @dots560 2 года назад

    Thank you! Needed this. Thanks again.

  • @goatbind2069
    @goatbind2069 4 года назад

    AMAZING! You are the best 👍🏻 THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this.

  • @stanm6950
    @stanm6950 3 года назад

    Thanks Nick, that was a most interesting lesson.

  • @abdulmuhaimin5274
    @abdulmuhaimin5274 3 года назад

    When you click "Repeated, stretched", it was mind-blowing! If I create repeating chains, I'm so satisfied, right now.

  • @interestingg
    @interestingg 4 года назад

    Thank you so muchhhhhh. As soon as I watched this video I immediately subscribed.

  • @anaballesteros-sosa4007
    @anaballesteros-sosa4007 3 года назад

    Thanks you. Very clear and easy to follow. Much appreciated🙂

  • @nielsroetert
    @nielsroetert 4 года назад

    Another great tutorial, so simple yet great result fast. Always wonder how you come up with these ideas.

  • @AlfredoAntonioMartinez
    @AlfredoAntonioMartinez 4 года назад

    Excellent content! thanks alot, it helps me alot learning new skills in Inkscape! you are the man!

  • @teklife
    @teklife 2 года назад

    Your great Inkscape teacher. Long live Inkscape

  • @joed2749
    @joed2749 3 года назад

    thanks bruh. im new to inkscape and your tutorials really helped a lot.

  • @underwwrestling
    @underwwrestling 4 года назад

    Awesome man I always appreciate your work

  • @saraha1544
    @saraha1544 3 года назад

    You are amazing as always , I love your videos

  • @sutomll
    @sutomll 2 года назад

    Wow! You are really a great teacher. Thanks.