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Creating banners in Sure Cuts a Lot 4

*Note- SCAL4 pro used.

1- Open SCAL 4 software.


2- Create 2 rectangles and one 1/2 the size of the big ones. Also create 1 triangle.


3-  Select the triangle and rotate it.


4- Move the triangle and overlap it slightly over the smaller rectangle.


5- Select both triangle and rectangle. Go to Path > Back minus front.


6- The banner ribbon is made. While it is selected right click and copy, then paste.


7- Select one of the banner ribbons and go to the position panel then select the flip icon.


8- Move the banner ribbons under the large rectangle and line them up. With both selected, right click and group.


9- Drag the rectangle and place over the banner ribbons.


10- With the large rectangle selected right click and bring to front.


11- Select the whole 3 banner parts and go to Path > back minus front.


12- The large rectangle is now cut out of the banner ribbon. Select them both and right click and group.


13- You can now drag the rectangle left on the gap on the banner ribbon.


14- When you click  preview you can see the cutting lines for the banner.


15-  If you want a curved banner, select the whole banner and go to Effects >wrapper.


16-  In the wrapper window, adjust the dimensions to shape your banner.
When you are happy click preview to make sure it is correct, then OK.


17- You now have a curved banner.

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