HOW TO MAKE A PATHTAG - A step by step guide from sketch to order! // TGIF! April 2022

This question is so often asked: "How do I make a Pathtag?" and depending on your skills and resources, it could be extremely simple, or very intricate! What better way to learn than to make one -- Join me for a walkthrough as I design and submit a NEW PATHTAG from scratch and show you some tips and tricks.

0:00:00 Intro and prize details
0:03:34 What is a Pathtag?
0:06:16 A look at Pathtags.com
0:08:24 Design basics
0:13:25 First order of a basic pathtag, with custom options
0:18:17 Make your own design, hot tips
0:24:28 Tag Editor quick overview
0:26:58 DESIGN - Template and measurements
0:31:44 DESIGN - Lettering principles
0:36:37 DESIGN - Sketch it, draw it!
0:46:47 DESIGN - Planning the etching text
0:51:27 DESIGN - Colouring legend
0:55:09 Adding winners' Initials
1:10:42 Final touchups
1:12:46 Export the design
1:13:46 Converting a photo to usable artwork
1:18:00 Placing an order with a completed artwork
1:30:14 Blueprint negotiation
1:31:47 Final notes

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