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Author:  mahvin [ Sun Jun 26, 2011 4:35 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
I never thought of Droste as an option, it's a lot quicker than using the shapes script.
Author:  BunnyBooBows [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Ive read all the replies, but I have a few questions if anyone could help me out.

I have a template for GIMP that I have bought. I know how to resize, copy & paste, push the image behind the template to see the circle and not extra image. This works great for any white back ground.
But I want to make the bottle caps that have cool polka dot borders, or a cool shape in the middle with the image inside that shape, and then other colors around that.
I also cannot figure out for he life of me how to write on bottle caps. Not just for ABC's, but just sayings.

Can anyone help me before i go crazyy :)
Author:  lylejk [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 12:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Try writing your text above your template using white, then, on your template run bumpmap filter (invert setting) then go from there w.r.t. the blending. :)

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Author:  2-ton [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
in general, it's all about layers. Once you learn the ins and outs of layers, you can do soooo much!
Author:  Rod [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Here is my template i use.(made in Inkscape)
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This person is trying to make circle images for the bottle caps (print them out), not the bottlecap shape. :)

Feel free to download and use my template however you wish folks. :bigthup
Author:  mahvin [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
I enjoyed the Inkscape tutorial that Rod posted here, so I wanted to see how well I could duplicate it using just GIMP. I have to admit I was somewhat impressed with the Shapes Path tools and only 6 layers (would only be 4 layers if I hadn't added my own little spin to it). I also used dd's bevel script for the top cap circle.

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Author:  Rod [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Now that looks pretty nifty.Gives the impression a bottle opener was used on it.
Kudos Mahvin!
Author:  mahvin [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Yeah, I am still trying to add the crease and have it look like a crease (bent area). Trying with difference mode.

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Author:  Rod [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
I think the first one was actually closer. :)
Though usually if you pop a bottle with an opener the cap gets one distorted or twisted up area.
Sort of like a bent in from underneath dent on the flanges in a small area.

Well maybe we are dealing with twist offs? :P
Author:  mahvin [ Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Yes, I was thinking the same thing. I'm just not good at replicating those kind of effects, but it's fun trying.
Author:  Rod [ Tue Nov 08, 2011 3:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
I created another larger bottlecap template.
The gradient at the bottom (color), is a little off, but it will still work. :)
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Author:  mahvin [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 12:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Finally got around to finishing my GIMP version bottlecap:

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Not bad for an Inkscape imitation!
Author:  Rod [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
That's pretty darn good if you ask me. :)
Author:  mahvin [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
Now I got the whole she-bang, beer bottle, label, and bottlecap, hahaha... awesome.

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Bottlecap, at a larger size:

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Author:  Oregonian [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Bottle cap images
:yes :jumpclap :clap
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