![]() ![]() Mode, change the image mode to black and whiteīy going to Image>Convert to Black and White (1īit). If the image is in RGB, CMYK, or grayscale Launch Corel Photo-Paint and open the image A quick e-mail or phoneĬall to the customer could save you a few steps. The time to ask if there is an original hard copy or a better qualityĭigital file that can be used. Into fixing the artwork from your customer, it may be worth I should mention that before you devote time and energy Image without compromising the handwriting style and This tutorial will be to add contrast, fix some trouble areas,Īnd smooth out the pixelated edges of this low-resolution Index card, adding another level of difficulty. In addition to the low resolution, there also is not muchĬontrast between the light pencil marks and the yellowed This is theįIGURE B: Even magnified, handwriting on old documents such as this recipe often is barely legible and unsuitable for lasering.įIGURE C: After converting the image to black and white, a window enabling you to adjust the Threshold will automatically open.įIGURE D: After adjusting the Threshold slider, the image may appear more pixilated. When I change it to a black and white bitmap. The handwriting in Figure B, which will look even worse Result from this tutorial using an image that originally was scanned at 150dpi ( FIGURE B). I’ve used my grandmother Roti’s dill pickle recipe as theĮxample for this tutorial. Rather than risk giving away someone else’s favorite recipe, Only needs to be rendered to a black and white bitmap or a To just lasering, but it does work best with an image that This tutorial’s relevancy is not restricted When following along with this tutorial, except the last Is one that I used when I was a production artist in ourįabrication department, which I nearly had forgotten aboutĪny version of CoreDRAW and Photo-Paint can be used The technique I shared with Stacie-and now with you. To take what you have and make it better. ![]() Requires sugar, and that is the point of the adage-you need Lemons, make lemonade.” But, lemonade, of course, We all know the old proverbial phrase, “If life gives you However, there was an issue, and it’s one that we have allĭealt with: poor-quality artwork (the lemon). The project involved lasering a handwritten recipe to aīamboo cutting board. JDS customer, Stacie Dannenhauer of LaserCreations. Recently, I was discussing artwork for a project with a (Originally published in the April 2017 issue of Insights.)įIGURE A: The final product is a unique and personal product that anyone would be proud to display-or use daily in their kitchen! Tutorial: Fixing Poor-Quality Artwork for Cleaner Laser Engraving A CorelDraw/Photo-Paint Tutorial See how a blurry, faded, handwritten recipe was altered in CorelDRAW and Photo-Paint before being lasered onto a bamboo cutting board to create a sentimental personalized gift. JDS Industries provides a CorelDRAW/Photo-Paint tutorial on how to fix poor-quality artwork for a personalized, laser-engraved product. ![]() Establishing Your Sports Recognition Program.Donate to Participation Award Education Program. ![]()
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