How to Create a Paper Text Effect in GIMP

Creating a paper text effect can give your text a realistic, textured appearance. Follow these steps to achieve this effect in GIMP:

Step 1: Create a New Image

1. Set Up Canvas:

   • Go to File > New.
   • Set the width to 1920 pixels and the height to 1080 pixels. Click OK.

2. Adjust View:

   • Press the - key to zoom out.

3. Set Background Color:

   • Select the Foreground Color box and enter the HTML notation #D3DB0D. Click OK.

4. Apply Background Color:

   • Use the Bucket Fill Tool (Shift + B) to fill the canvas with the selected color.

Step 2: Add Text

1. Change Foreground Color:

   • Click on the Foreground Color box again and enter the HTML notation #CBCECB. Click OK.

2. Create Text:

   • Select the Text Tool (T) and click on the canvas to create a text box.
   • Type your text. Press Ctrl + A to select all text.

3. Adjust Font:

   • Double-click the font name in the Text Tool options and choose Open Sans. Set the font size to 500 pixels.

4. Align Text:

   • Select the Alignment Tool and click on the text layer. Align the text horizontally and vertically to the center of the image.

Step 3: Convert Text to Path

1. Convert to Path:

   • Right-click on the text layer and select Text to Path.

2. View Path:

   • Go to the Paths tab to see the red outline of the path.

3. Hide Text Layer:

   • Hide the text layer to work with the path only.

Step 4: Create and Stroke Path

1. Create New Transparent Layer:

   • Click the New Layer icon and choose Transparency. Click OK.

2. Fill Path with Gray:

   • Make sure the foreground color is set to gray (#CBCECB).
   • Select the Paths Tool (B), then click on Edit > Fill Path. Check Anti-aliasing and click Fill.

3. Create Stroke Path:

   • Create another new transparent layer and place it below the gray text layer.
   • Set the foreground color to white.
   • Select Edit > Stroke Path, choose Line Width of 70 pixels, and click Stroke.

Step 5: Add Black Shadow

1. Merge Layers:

   • Select the gray and white text layers. Right-click and choose Merge Down to combine them.

2. Create Black Shadow:

   • Create another new transparent layer and place it under the merged text.
   • Set the foreground and background colors to black and white, respectively.
   • Use the Bucket Fill Tool to fill the layer with black.

3. Apply Curve Distortion:

   • Select the Black Shadow Layer.
   • Go to Filters > Distorts > Curve Bend. Adjust the upper and lower curve borders to distort the shadow and click OK.

4. Blur Shadow:

   • Apply a slight Gaussian Blur to the black shadow layer: Filters > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Adjust the blur radius to your preference.

5. Adjust Opacity:

   • Reduce the opacity of the black shadow layer to blend it with the text.

Step 6: Final Touches

1. Fill Gaps:

   • Select the top layer.
   • Use the Paintbrush Tool (P) with 100% hardness and force to fill any gaps. Set the foreground color to white and adjust the brush size as needed.

2. Finalize Image:

   • Right-click and select Merge Visible Layers to finalize the effect.

Watch the Tutorial

For a more detailed walkthrough, check out our YouTube video below. This video provides a visual guide to Create a Paper Text Effect in GIMP.

Feel free to ask any questions or leave a comment below. Happy designing!

 

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