![]() ![]() Multiple Methods: Next comes adding your shape. To do this, just select everything (see how the letter is now divided into different components?) and then go to Object –> Make Compound Path. Like I mentioned earlier, compound paths confuse the living daylights out of me (why can’t I just weld?!), but basically, this tells Silhouette Studio that the circle is now the outside boundary of the letter and makes the two pieces into one….the circle is now a part of the letter. Make a Compound Path: Now that we had our correct monogram shape, it needs to be converted into a compound path. ![]() You may or may not need to do the same for your monogram….it’s just something to watch out for. I didn’t want that hole to be cut, so I just selected then deleted it. My monogram and my shape are now one solid piece….almost that is.ĭelete Any Extra Cut Line “Holes”: I noticed after subtracting that I had a tiny little portion of my letter that was hanging around. See how those little chunks have now disappeared? That’s what we want! Imagine that all that space outside of the circle is the inside of my shape (in this case, Alabama territory)….I just successfully made the ‘B’ part of it. ![]() This is what will chop off the extra portions of the letter that are outside of the circle (and not cause your letter to disappear into thin air which is what would happen if you just tried to weld….go ahead, try it. Subtract: Next, make sure you have BOTH your letter AND circle selected, then go to Modify –> Subtract. Compound paths always confuse me and I usually do several rounds of trial-and-error to figure it out, but slowly but surely, they’re starting to make more sense to me!īring Letter To Front: Start by selecting your letter and then either right-click or go to Object –> Arrange –> Bring to Front and arrange the images so the letter is on top (or in front) of your circle. Simple welding won’t work (been there, tried that!)….we need to combine the two images into a compound path. Next, we need to connect the circle and letter into one piece by getting rid of the sections of the letter that are on the outside of the circle and then connecting their lines. #2: Arrange Your Monogram So It Is In Front of Your Circle TIP: To create a perfect circle, hold down the shift key while dragging your Circle tool. Just play around with the shape until you get something you’re happy with….there are no rules with designing! You also don’t have to use a circle or oval at all….any other shape would work as well, just make sure it’s overlapping in some areas with your letter/word. If you’re using a three-lettered monogram or have a long/tall word, you’ll probably want to use an oval instead of a perfect circle. This overlapping is very important for a future step because this is what will connect my letter to my shape. I made sure it was touching my letter on all four “corners” by nudging this corner in here and pulling that corner out some there until all four swirls had at least a small portion overlapping with the circle. ![]() To make mine, I used my Text tool and made a text box with my last initial in the Vine Monogram font.ĭraw a Circle Around Your Monogram: Next, I used my Circle tool to create a circle that surrounded my letter. Now on with the tutorial!Ĭhoose Your Font: The first step is to obviously choose a font and make your monogram. I’ll be explaining it here for use with a single letter monogram, but get crazy with it. Like I mentioned, this method can work for adding any monogram, name, word, or even a shape to the inside of any shape. How To Add A Monogram Or Word To Any Shape In Silhouette Studio I mean attaching your monogram to your shape then cutting out the area AROUND your monogram, so your monogram looks like it’s just floating away inside your shape. Here I’ll walk you through the steps to add a monogram (or any name/word for that matter) to any shape in Silhouette Studio!īy adding a monogram, I don’t mean just cutting OUT the letters themselves….that’s super easy, right? You just put the monogram on your shape, set your cut lines, then cut! No, no, no. I love monograms and personalizing just about any surface I can find….every electronic gadget I own has been marked, including my Silhouette Cameo machine with this and this, and I have plans to make about a dozen or so more vinyl decals to slap my monogram or name on other things….but life keeps getting in the way and time seems to just vanish….*sigh*Īnyway…. ![]()
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