Master the Art of Mirrored Text in Design Space

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Creating the Mirrored Text with a Font
   1. Downloading the Mirror It Font
   2. Using the Mirror It Font
3. Creating the Mirrored Text with Your Own Font
   1. Contouring the Middle Section
   2. Adding Layers to the Top and Bottom
   3. Adjusting the Sizes of the Layers
   4. Slicing the Words
4. Customizing the Mirrored Text
   1. Adding Additional Layers
   2. Changing the Color of the Outlines
5. Conclusion

Creating Mirrored Text for Fun Shirts

Have you ever wanted to create mirrored text for your favorite football season shirts? In this quick tutorial, we'll show you two methods to achieve that cool mirror effect. You can either use a specific mirrored font or create your own with any font you like. So let's get started!

Creating the Mirrored Text with a Font

Downloading the Mirror It Font

If you prefer a hassle-free approach, you can download the Mirror It font from Design Bundles. Simply head to the provided link in the description and get the font for a small fee. This font is specifically designed to create the mirrored text effect.

Using the Mirror It Font

Once you've downloaded the Mirror It font, open your design software and select the font. Let's take the word "varsity" as an example. Type the word using the Mirror It font and stretch it out to your desired size. You can also adjust the letter spacing for a closer look.

Creating the Mirrored Text with Your Own Font

If you want to get creative and use your own font, don't worry. You can still achieve the mirrored text effect by following these steps.

Contouring the Middle Section

Start by finding an outlined font that you like. We recommend downloading one for a unique look. Once you have your font, type the word "varsity" again using your chosen font. Before contouring, duplicate the word to create two identical layers.

To contour the middle section and make it solid, convert the text to an image by welding it. After welding, the contour option will become available. Contour out the middle pieces of the word to create a filled-in effect.

Adding Layers to the Top and Bottom

To create a layered effect, you'll need to add additional layers to the top and bottom of the word. You can add as many layers as you like, but we'll demonstrate using two layers for now.

Duplicate a square shape and stretch it out to cover the word. Place it just above the letter "s" to slice the top layer. Slice both the duplicated square and the word itself. Repeat this step with a different-sized square just below the top part of the letter "s" to slice the bottom layer accordingly.

Adjusting the Sizes of the Layers

To achieve a gradual decrease in size from the filled-in text to the sliced-out text, adjust the size of the squares you duplicated. The top layer should have a bigger chunk sliced out, while the bottom layer should have a smaller chunk sliced out.

Move the layers down and line them up, leaving a little space between each layer. This will create the desired effect of gradually decreasing size from top to bottom.

Slicing the Words

Once you're satisfied with the layer sizes and positioning, remove the unnecessary slices by selecting and deleting them. You should now have the filled-in middle section, larger sliced-out text on top, and smaller sliced-out text at the bottom.

Customizing the Mirrored Text

Now that you have your mirrored font, you can customize it even further to suit your preferences.

Adding Additional Layers

If you want to add more layers to create a more complex design, feel free to experiment. You can slice your word in half, create multiple layers, and place them above the top and below the bottom.

Changing the Color of the Outlines

To give your mirrored text a unique look, consider changing the colors of the outlines. You can choose from a range of colors like pink, purple, blue, or any other color of your preference.

Conclusion

Creating mirrored text for fun shirts is an exciting way to show support for your favorite team or display any word you want. Whether you choose to use a specific mirrored font or create your own, the possibilities are limitless. So go ahead, get creative, and design your own unique mirrored text. Don't forget to share your creations and have fun!