Inkscape - Creating a Name Keychain for engraving w/outset

This is a demonstration in Inkscape for how to create a name keychain with a name engraved into a larger area that follows the shape of the name. This can then be laser engraved in wood, acrylic, or leather.
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[@BreadyBoi.]

Thank you for giving me my school assignment for free.

[@DelicateHazard]

This was the most helpful and easy to follow Glowforge video I’ve ever seen. I’m incredibly grateful for you. My freaking hero right now 🏆❤️

[@jessicaking8834]

Thank you so much! This was the first thing I was able to make on my glowforge because of this video. I like that you go a bit faster, because I like to watch first and then rewind and pause when needed. I hate videos that are too slow because I lose interest! Thanks again!

[@MsRubys3]

Thank you, that helped me so much.

[@Almanleatherco]

Thank you love it!!

[@rabinshakya8199]

Very helpful for me

[@LSmith-fx1th]

I got my key chains cut in wood, this tutorial helped alot. You just have to slow/stop it at parts.

[@foolishemo]

When i click path and then outset, it does nothing. Why is that??

[@TaylorTamaTime]

Yes same here I’m so confused

[@iainmccarron3953]

@@TaylorTamaTime If you are using a downloaded image, you may have to trace as a Bitmap Path. Thats what worked for me

[@Pauseibilities]

I’m not sure. I’m also not sure why I didn’t see this comment. It’s obviously a bit old. If you still need help, email the file to me at [e-mail] and I’ll see if I can figure something out.

[@brunoapolinario883]

Hi! good video and good explanation! What software do you use to laser engrave? thanks

[@Pauseibilities]

For this, I was using a Glowforge. The software is Inkscape and then it loads into the Glowforge User Interface. I'm now learning Lightburn for the giant laser.

[@MadreAnnieEtheredge]

Everything was really helpful... BUT.. how do I get that alignment menu to come up?

[@Pauseibilities]

Object - Align & Distribute
It’s at the very bottom
or Shift+CTRL+M
This will open the menu so it’s available on the right.

[@darkotomac5798]

when back object to normal mode (3:50) am see only one, second is behined of name? maybe help?

[@Mlcustoms86]

How do I change the outline in the name so it doesn’t vectorize?

[@Pauseibilities]

I'm sorry. I don't know. Why would you want it to not vector? If you just want to preserve the name of the font, then make a copy and put it off to the side before you do the next steps.

[@peterwall1984]

Hi. I'm new to laser engraving, I bought a sculpfun s9 and downloaded inkscape and it seems to work fine, but my laptop can't find the laser engraver, can you help me out with that please? Thank you

[@Pauseibilities]

Welcome to laser engraving! I’m sorry I’m not familiar with that laser. You can join some groups on Facebook and pose the question there. I’d recommend “That Mom With a Laser Community”. Also contact who sold it to you. :)

[@peterwall1984]

@@Pauseibilities ok thanks

[@Meny1973]

is this the free version?
for some reason, my outside didn't go like yours

[@Pauseibilities]

Yes. Inkscape is free. I’m not sure why it didn’t go like mine.

[@QuietBreezie]

I was trying 2 follow how u were doing this but u were going so fast...🤷‍♂️u not telling what u are clicking on in the software.

[@Alves711]

este inkscape já está fora de validade