How do I bend text to fit on a poker chip?

Matt · #1 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 01:25 AM

I'm trying to design some chips and I have no clue how to bend text so that it goes around in a circle on the inlay. Does anyone know what program I need, what tool and how to use it? I'd be very thankful for some help!

Shadrune · #2 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 06:58 AM

If you use Photoshop try this: http://user.fundy.net/morris/downloads/TextCircle.pdf

STANK1000 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:13 AM

i can probably help you if you're using illustrator.

STANK1000 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'm trying to design some chips and I have no clue how to bend text so that it goes around in a circle on the inlay.

try heating it with a torch and shaping it before it cools off.

Matt · #5 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shadrune

If you use Photoshop try this: http://user.fundy.net/morris/downloads/TextCircle.pdf

Thank you, that's a very good link! Unfortunally I can't seem to apply the Polar Coordinates filter (step 6) for some reason. I can't select it. Is there a good guide for Paintshop Pro out there? I find it much easier to work in Paintshop.

Shadrune · #6 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

Thank you, that's a very good link! Unfortunally I can't seem to apply the Polar Coordinates filter (step 6) for some reason. I can't select it. Is there a good guide for Paintshop Pro out there? I find it much easier to work in Paintshop.

I found this link in my Favourites, but never used.

For PSP 6 or later try this:
http://www.wise-women.org/tutorials/psp1/

I hope this help.

CaptLego · #7 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt

I'm trying to design some chips and I have no clue how to bend text so that it goes around in a circle on the inlay. Does anyone know what program I need, what tool and how to use it? I'd be very thankful for some help!

Check out this article:
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/custom...ers-guide.html

Matt · #8 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 07:54 AM

Thanks guys, I kindah have it working now in Paintshop Pro.

Matt · #9 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 08:10 AM

How do I "flip" the text though?

Now I can write the text on top correctly but the text below will always be upside down... Know what I mean?

Cin0s3 · #10 (**permalink**) 05-19-2006, 12:11 PM

Very simple to do, first select the circle layer that your text is on then select the vector selection tool and right-click the circle and select "Node Edit" from the drop down list, then right click again and select Edit--->Reverse path then just select anyother tool to exit the node edit and your text should now be on the inside of the circle. And that should do it.