How to turn basic shadow box template into other shapes
Would you like to turn basic square or rectangular shadow box template into circle, hexagon and ornamental shapes? In this post, you'll find general ideas and step-by-step video intructions to transform any shadow box template into specific shapes in Cricut Design Space, Silhouette Studio and Brother CanvasWorkspace.
1. Extend border
General process:
Create 1 square/rectangle with the dimensions you want to extend the layer to.
Create 1 square/rectangle that is smaller than the current layer's dimensions a little bit.
Select 2 shapes create, centered align them and use "Subtract" tool to make a frame.
Centered align and weld that frame with current layer.
2. Square to Hexagon
General process:
Create a hexagon that's bigger than the template.
Create a square that's a little bit smaller than the template.
Centered align 2 shapes create and use "Subtract" tool to make a hexagon frame with empty space inside.
Centered align and weld that frame with the template's layer.