Free font download.
I used the technique described in the video to edit the Lobster font, which is a free open source font suitable for creating editting. The stencil version, called Stencil Silhouette UK is available for free download here .Once downloaded and installed, it will load automatically the next time you launch Silhouette Studio.
How to Convert Your Own Fonts:
If you prefer written instrunctions to video, it's quite a simple technique. You can use a simple rectangle to create a bridge by alinging it over the letter and using the subtract tool. Similarly, the knife tool will also work.
My main tip is to spend a little time creating a 'cutter' shape that will work with the subtract tool. Once applied, there will be minimal point editing required as the stencil letter remaining will already be curved or angled in a consistent way for all letters. An example of such a 'cutter' is the grey shape below:
Ready made fonts
In addition to the free font, there are lots of ready-made stencl fonts available from the Silhouette Design Store. Here is some examples when I filtered my stencil search for font cut types:Other fonts to consider
Other fonts to consider are a style fonts that I think of as similar to rhinestones. For exampleLori Whitlock's Dots font (Design ID #78284)
Or Star Font by Sweet Elsie (Design ID #105343 )
Finished Product
I'll be back next week to show you how I used this font in a stencil project to upcycle a tray that I use for my make-up:
What a clear and informative tutorial Nadine and such a useful technique to know.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nadine - this is one of my favourite fonts - you have made my day!
ReplyDeleteOmg you a life saver x
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