In this video, I show you how to create this retro stripped text effect. This form of design was often used for Sunsets but works equally well for text. To create the stripe effect I have used the rectangle tool and Inkscapes interpolate feature to create a series of rectangles that change width and colour in a series of steps.

To cut the letters from the striped design I have used the letters as a clipping mask. This process can be used to produce unique text from any design and is a versatile and handy trick to know.

This is one of a series of 6 videos showing you how you can create different text effects and introducing you to some of Inkscape powerful features. Why not follow along with all 6 videos.

This effect works well for Tshirt designs, logos, banners and more.

In this tutorial, I’m using the latest version of Inkscape – Inkscape 1.2.2

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