Inkscape Path Effects: Bend | More Custom Brushes!

In this Inkscape tutorial, we'll learn how to use the Bend path effect, including how to use it to create custom brushes, like ink blot brushes and flame brushes. ► Check out the Inkscape courses (and more!) here: (or on Skillshare: Inkscape is a free and open-source alternative to Adobe Illustrator, and you can download it here: Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:12 New course sale 00:38 Create a shape 00:47 Open Path Effects Dialog 00:55 Add Bend path effect to shape 01:02 Bend the shape 01:20 Move nodes and adjust handles 01:30 Insert a new node 01:46 Change width and try other parameters 03:55 Create a text object 04:03 Turn text object into path 04:16 Bend the text 04:31 Add ribbon background to text 06:14 Using Bend for custom brushes 06:45 Create an ink blot brush 08:18 Create a flame brush 10:20 Outro