Still playing
Sunday, October 31, 2010 at 1:03PM
My challenge today was to get to grips with the program which appears to be the best choice for cutting my own designs using my CraftRobo. It’s a free, open source Scalable Vector Graphics progam called Inkscape and as is the case with many of these niche-interest machines, there’s a really helpful forum where generous souls share their experience and knowledge. A good job too, because I need plenty of that!
I began by drawing a paper doll template in the Inkscape program. I followed all kinds of tutorials and help files and finally made it to the cutting bit.
I sat and watched as my small paper doll template was niftily cut from the corner of my card. Well, I wanted it small, but…
Did I really want it this small?
Perhaps I did!
It’s not right yet, there were one or two places where it didn’t cut and I needed to separate a couple of bits with my scissors. I’m hopeful that one or two expert Inkscape and CraftRobo users will be able to explain where I went wrong. But hey, for now, I’m thrilled!!
Reader Comments (1)
I have recently started to use Inkscape as my vector program and I love it! It has lots of great things going for it although I miss the spline feature of my old vector program. I am in awe of you having produced the paper doll outlines as your first project! What a fun project though despite the result being smaller than expected. The CraftRobo sounds like it could be very addictive. I would love to have one to cut fabric for me. The die cutters are so limited because you can only cut other peoples designs, this is so much more creative. Can't wait to see your progress with it.