Tutorial for????

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

Ok here is one for you...LOL I make round images...like the bottlecap type..I want to do one with say a red solid background..then I'm thinking a layer on top that is a different color but curvy..does that make sense? The curve will be about in center of circle across. Does anyone know where I can find a tutorial for something like this?

Micki

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Do you have any kind of image you could post to show us what you mean? I don't quite understand.

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

ok here is one that I like..the curve of...no I will not be copying just using as a example.

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

ok so I have figured out how to make the design and stoke to path with color..but how do I fill in each section a different color?? everytime I try..I either get nothing or the same color all over. I need 2 different colors..LOL

thanks guys
M

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

bumping up so maybe someone can help me with this...

thanks
M

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Fill the selected one first. Then make a new layer then make a selection in the space that is left, then fill that...

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

LOL a little simpler instructions plz Molly, not quite understanding.

thanks
M

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

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Micki, can you post a screenshot of what you have so far? It would be most helpful.

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

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micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

LOL HUH???? I watched video...still clueless..LOL

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

whoaaa, where the video go??? dang.. ok mahvin, what was the shortcut keys for making sure the path lines were where they need to be...something about shift/control etc etc...????

Micki

mahvin wrote:

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mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

CTRL = adding nodes/points
Shift + CTRL = delete nodes/points
Shift = making nodes/points symmetrical (curve evenly on both sides)

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

Ok cool..plz don't delete these..I got to go to store then when I get back I write them down...

thank you
Micki

mahvin wrote:

CTRL = adding nodes/points
Shift + CTRL = delete nodes/points
Shift = making nodes/points symmetrical (curve evenly on both sides)

mahvin · **Joined:** Oct 06, 2010 **Posts:** 4050

I'm working on a text tutorial, they just take longer to create. Videos, IMHO, are only good for quick stuff.

Rod · **Joined:** May 16, 2010 **Posts:** 16008

micki wrote:

ok so I have figured out how to make the design and stoke to path with color..but how do I fill in each section a different color?? everytime I try..I either get nothing or the same color all over. I need 2 different colors..LOL

thanks guys
M

Grab your select by color tool :fuzzsel

- click in the area you want to color - this selects the area
Now just select a color you like with the color tool, :fg2bg

and Edit/Fill with foreground color.

You can also fill with patterns or gradients.
Have fun and hope that helps you out.

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

Alrighty then, all is copied to notebook..

off to play..

thanks all
Micki

molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

Here is some more info on your bezier tool micki.
http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/ ... 6_004.html

micki · **Joined:** Oct 28, 2010 **Posts:** 166

Thank you Molly..

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molly · **Joined:** Apr 07, 2010 **Posts:** 14182

You are welcome. The bezier tool is very tricky to get on to and takes a lot of practice. Posted below are a few I did with this tutorial of Jolie's
As you can see, I still need lots of practice but this is a good one to practice on.
http://www.youtube.com/user/GIMPtricks# ... WHyLZO74fo