Inkscape Path Effects: Bend | More Custom Brushes!

In this Inkscape tutorial, we'll learn how to use the Bend path effect, including how to use it to create custom brushes, like ink blot brushes and flame brushes.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:12 New course sale
00:38 Create a shape
00:47 Open Path Effects Dialog
00:55 Add Bend path effect to shape
01:02 Bend the shape
01:20 Move nodes and adjust handles
01:30 Insert a new node
01:46 Change width and try other parameters
03:55 Create a text object
04:03 Turn text object into path
04:16 Bend the text
04:31 Add ribbon background to text
06:14 Using Bend for custom brushes
06:45 Create an ink blot brush
08:18 Create a flame brush
10:20 Outro