[solved] How to create old map border effect

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cic.lemur
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[solved] How to create old map border effect

Postby cic.lemur » Wed Apr 09, 2008 3:43 pm

Hi, any tips on how to create boders that are normally found on old maps

eg: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~chgis/japan ... 3_1583.gif

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Re: How to create old map boder effect

Postby cic.lemur » Wed Apr 09, 2008 4:18 pm

I just realized I could use the Outset tool.

However I appreciate any other tips, how to get the grainy effect, etc.
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Re: How to create old map boder effect

Postby microUgly » Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:20 am

The grainy effect of the coloured area? This would have to be done with a pattern fill. Refer to the Inkscape Guide.
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Re: How to create old map boder effect

Postby cic.lemur » Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:59 am

Thanks for the tutorial page.
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