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.