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charlie_b 08-25-2008 10:25 AM

Window Trim mask easy in Adobe Illusterator.
 
If some of you have wondered how to design a window trim on the computer, here is one easy way to do it using Adobe Illustrator.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...ty44/INTRO.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...windowtrim.jpg

For more tips and tutorials, go to www.cfxpaintworks.com

RCSteve93 08-25-2008 10:49 AM

Thats awesome. Good tutorial. I prefer my X-Acto though.:sneaky:

MikeXray 08-25-2008 06:04 PM

Any tricks to making something that comes to a point not have a flat end? If you goto 4pt stroke, it flattens the point, I can manually fix it, just cuirous if there was a different way, the 3 cap choices don't do it. (Illustrator 10).

charlie_b 08-25-2008 07:53 PM


Originally Posted by MikeXray (Post 4773438)
Any tricks to making something that comes to a point not have a flat end? If you goto 4pt stroke, it flattens the point, I can manually fix it, just cuirous if there was a different way, the 3 cap choices don't do it. (Illustrator 10).

What you can do is with the pentool, hit alt and slightly curve your line then connect the rest. Once you close your path, it should be sharp at the end.

RC Dad 08-26-2008 10:15 AM

I've done designs in Photoshop, but what type of material do you print them on?
I tried full-sheet avery labels, which are expensive paper and don't always peel nicely after being cut out - they always seem to have rough edges. I'm way more accurate with a scissor than an xacto, which may explain the rough edges.

Also, this works great for decals with complex graphics but the label paper doesn't hold up well to wear and washing onthe outside of the body. Is there a clear material available to ink-jet the designs onto?

charlie_b 08-26-2008 10:26 AM

Yes, they clear vinyl you can print on from Avery. I highly do NOT recommend Avery labels though. Because it is paper based, the paint with eat into them and make your paint bleed.

BigDogRacing 08-29-2008 08:55 PM


Originally Posted by MikeXray (Post 4773438)
Any tricks to making something that comes to a point not have a flat end? If you goto 4pt stroke, it flattens the point, I can manually fix it, just cuirous if there was a different way, the 3 cap choices don't do it. (Illustrator 10).

Mike, just change the "miter joint" setting to a higher value like 200. Miter joint is just below the stroke weight setting.

Although for window trims, I usually prefer a rounded joint even if I have to use a tight radius.


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