Shadowing an image in Cricut Design Space is a great way to add a bit of dimension and texture to your projects. This technique makes letters, shapes and other images appear to be floating just above the surface of your material, giving your project an extra layer of depth. Follow the steps below to learn how to use this feature in Cricut Design Space.
Step 1: Open your project in Cricut Design Space and select the image you want to add a shadow effect to.
Step 2: Click on “Layer Options” which is located directly above the editing panel.
Step 3: Select “Shadow” from the drop-down menu. This will open up a panel with various options for customizing your shadow effect.
Step 4: First, choose how dark or light you would like your shadow by adjusting the “Opacity” slider. Next, you can adjust the size of your shadow by using the “Size” slider.
Step 5: You can also adjust the distance between your image and its shadow by using the “Distance” slider.
Finally, you can choose whether you would like a hard or soft edge for your shadow effect by using the “Softness” slider.
Step 6: When you are happy with how your shadow looks, click “Save” and then click “Make It.” Your shadow will now be applied to your image!
With these simple steps, you can easily add a subtle yet eye-catching layer of depth to any project in Cricut Design Space. Whether you are adding dimension to words or making shapes appear as if they are floating just above the surface of paper or fabric, shadows can truly bring any project to life!
Conclusion:
Shadowing an image in Cricut Design Space is an easy way to add dimension and texture to any project. All it takes is a few clicks and slides of a few sliders of customization options for creating shadows that make any design stand out!