Cracked Text Effect
Software : Corel DRAW 9.0
Level : Beginner

Concept: The lesson is designed using CorelDRAW, the world fame vector program used by artists, illustrators and designers. CorelDRAW is a very user friendly software and you can learn fast for the basic level. Try to explore more commands using these lessons as guideline. CorelDRAW has best of the drawing and editing facilities with the astonishing range of effects. Please try to go further than these tips and tricks by drawing your own shapes and applying effects with different options.

1. Open Corel DRAW. Type the text. Try to use thick font if possible.

2. Fill the text with the desired color and keep the black outline.

3. Select Eraser Tool from the toolbox. Keep the Eraser thickness 0.05". It can be adjusted according to the size of the text. Keep the text selected.

4. Erase the text in such a way so that it looks like cracked.

5. Select Interactive Extrude Tool. Drag the cursor and create the extrude effect. Choose the extrusion type from property bar.

6. Deselect the object