03-21-2022, 02:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-21-2022, 03:14 PM by rich2005.
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You are mostly correct with your work flow so just a few suggestions
The original text does not need to be in the same place as the curved text, in fact better if it is lined up vertically but horizontally under the banner. Use guides as an indication of position.
Use the banner edge to make the path. The path is a center line. Move the deformed text path afterwards.
Make the path just a little longer than the original text to allow for curvature. But not too much the deformed text will start at the beginning of the path.
Be aware of the active layer. You need the text layer active to apply Layer > Text along path but once in position a different layer for filling the deformed text path.
Many of the tools have different modes, Use the Move tool in paths mode (right side icon of the three) Toggle Move the active path to make it easier for yourself to move the correct path.
Once in position the text path is filled with Edit > Fill path no need to make it a selection and bucket fill.
I can just get that into a minute for imgur. A bit quick but the above as an animation. https://i.imgur.com/5POwoEM.mp4
Do not worry about the Gimp layout, just to show layers and paths at the same time.
The original text does not need to be in the same place as the curved text, in fact better if it is lined up vertically but horizontally under the banner. Use guides as an indication of position.
Use the banner edge to make the path. The path is a center line. Move the deformed text path afterwards.
Make the path just a little longer than the original text to allow for curvature. But not too much the deformed text will start at the beginning of the path.
Be aware of the active layer. You need the text layer active to apply Layer > Text along path but once in position a different layer for filling the deformed text path.
Many of the tools have different modes, Use the Move tool in paths mode (right side icon of the three) Toggle Move the active path to make it easier for yourself to move the correct path.
Once in position the text path is filled with Edit > Fill path no need to make it a selection and bucket fill.
I can just get that into a minute for imgur. A bit quick but the above as an animation. https://i.imgur.com/5POwoEM.mp4
Do not worry about the Gimp layout, just to show layers and paths at the same time.