We like to paint our names on the wall

[venta]

I've spent a few minutes trying to knock out some logos to go on t-shirts for Mabel. It's not gone entirely to plan.

I had stolen, from somewhere online, the following picture of a sword lock:



Now, that's a little small to go on a t-shirt. But it's also not a very high quality image, so blowing it up makes it rather fuzzy. However, the GIMP appears to have options like "smart sharpen". OK, that looks like a good plan - sharpen the edges up, it'll be fine.

The result:



What on earth's happened there ? It looks knitted.

However, I'd also found that the GIMP has an option for "smart enlarge", so perhaps I can start again from the little lock.



Well, that's hardly any better, is it ?

Does anyone know what these functions are meant to do ? They clearly don't do what I was expecting of them.

Also, can anyone give me idiot-proof instructions on how to bend text ? I want to write something round the lock, but have no idea how to go about it. I'm at work, so I only have the GIMP (and don't want to spend time downloading other stuff, even if it's free) - though if people can offer very idiot-proof instructions I can try Paintshop/Photoshop when I get home. Graphics software and I don't really get on. Really.

And... I tried, I really did. I mocked up some designs using various fonts. And what does it look like the majority vote is in favour of ? Comic Sans. I ask you.

People will no doubt be pleased to note that the overall effect of yesterday's playlist experiment was to remind me that there are a few albums I haven't listened to enough, or haven't listened to in a while. So today, I've listened to Envy of Angels, by the Mutton Birds, Lost Horizons by Lemon Jelly and am currently listening to Head Music by Suede. I found the Suede album cheap in a bargain bucket somewhere and have since been recommended against it, since it belongs to Suede's crap (ie post Butler-departure) era.

Comments

[timsmith.livejournal.com]

i may be wrong but often in times of peace swords were cerimonialy wraped in all sorts of materials varying from base metals to gold. the moor elobrate and expensive looking your wrap was the higher your status. the wrapping would start at the hilt of the sword and prevent it from being drawn. also this custom was observed by visiting nobles to show that they ment no harm. basicly it ment as a man you could have your big sword to swagger around with and not get yourself into any realy serious trouble.

[venta.livejournal.com]

You reckon the GIMP knows this, and assessed my social standing and status as meriting wool ?

Bah. Damn graphics software with a silly name.

[timsmith.livejournal.com]

telling someone to wrap thier sword in woll is fighting talk on anyones language.
i wouldent stand for that if i was you. take a stand, write to your mp.

[mejoff.livejournal.com]

Called 'Peace binding' or a 'Peacebond', i beleive

[timsmith.livejournal.com]

I lean something new every day. woo hoo.