How to create a 3d layered mandala
3D Layered Mandala
Crafters love Mandalas as they look gorgeous almost on anything. Be it your pillow or your living room wall, mandalas are the most beautiful.
With the growing market of cutting machines, crafters are finding new ways to create exciting stuff.
One of the them is creating a layered 3d mandala.
A layered 3d mandala can be created using basic cardstock using your Cricut or Silhouette mVery popularHow to create a 3d layered butterfly
3D Layered Butterfly
In this tutorial we will learn how we can use a black silhouette butterfly image and convert it to a beautiful 3d layered craft.
We assume that you already know how to upload your own image into brushkite [refer tutorial here](https://help.brusVery popularHow to create an outline using the premium template
Outline Premium Template
The outline premium template has been one of the favorite design template for all our Brushkite members.
It was one of the most requested feature which was eventually added to the premium templates section by our team.
Outline can be really helpful when you want to cut your favorite text as a sign. For example a "Thank you" sign or a "Welcome" sign as shown below.
![Outline layVery popularDesign a custom letter cut design
Custom Letter Cut Design
There is a lot more you can do using Brushkite with some simple little hacks.
Let' see how we can create this beautiful letter cut design using the 2d mandala and the vector editor.
Type the letter "B" and select or upload a fancy font. We have used the "Agreloy" font here from the list.
Now select the plain text effects (3rd text effects from top) > right click and select copy imaPopularHow to create 3d mandala from any image
3D Layered Shape Mandala
When we built the Mandala creator in the Brushkite app, we then thought what if we could add a feature using which the user could generate a mandala of any shape.
Here it is. You can upload any image and convert same to a 3d mandala.
Isn't that exciting! Let's explore.PopularHow to insert and upload graphics
Insert graphics from library
The graphics section is added throughout the app wherever we need graphics to be inserted.
You can open the graphics tab by clicking on the graphics icon as shown below.
The graphics panel is available in the automated templates, premium templates, few block templates, shape mandala templates and the vector editor.
Once you click on the graphics button it slide opens thePopularHow to create a mandala monogram
Mandala Monogram
Designing a mandala is easy using Brushkite. The application is filled with surprises.
Let's explore how we can create a beautiful looking monogram using a mandala design.
1. Design a 2d mandala
Brushkite is the only app that converts a 3d layered mandala to a 2d mandala on click of a button.
Once you design a 3d mandala, find a toggle button on top of the sections [refer article](htSome readersBasic Features of the Vector Editor
Brushkite's Vector Editor has one of the most amazing set of features.
Let's start with the basics.
The vector editor is built around the text effects and the graphics panel.
Vector Editor
Text Box
Type your own text here.
Add to stage button
Adds the text effect on to the stage
Text Effect Panel
Shows a preview of tSome readersHow to create a letter monogram
Letter Monogram
With each Brushkite's premium template, comes unlimited possibilities.
Brushkite has the most easiest and fastest letter monogram designer as a premium template.
Let's explore the various options.
Letter Monogram Options
Letter text box
Type in the letter text using this text box.
Monogram teSome readersHow to convert a 3d mandala to 2d
Converting a 3d mandala to a 2d silhouette output can be generated just by a click of a button.
Find the 3d to 2d toggle button on the top of the sections as shown below.
Click on it to switch from a 3d to a 2d mandala.Few readersUpload graphic formats and requirements
Image Formats
JPEG or PNG
Minimum size of the image 400px X 400px to ensure quality vector conversion for the Brushkite engine.
SVG
Under 2MB in size
Make sure the SVG file doesn't have the following:
Gradient Fill
Clip Path
Mask
External Image
FiltersFew readersHow to copy an outline to the uploads gallery
Copy > Paste is so much fun in Brushkite.
Let's find out how we can copy an outline to the uploads gallery section.
Once you have the outline drawn on the stage as shown below, right click on the stage > select copy image from the context menu.
The image is now copied to the clipboard and you can now paste it in the uploads section
as shown below using the right click paste.
Once you paste the image it takes few seconds to upload and show the graphics of the outline in the uploads gallery.
!Few readersUpload font formats and requirements
Font formats
You can upload .ttf, .otf or .woff file formats to the fonts panel.
Make sure the font is not more than 2MB. Do not use complex or distressed fonts for better output.
Upload fontFew readers