If you’re looking for an easy way to level up your text designs, outlines are a game changer. In this video tutorial, I walk you through how to outline text in the all new Affinity Designer by Canva using the powerful Contour Tool.
Outlines are perfect for logos, stickers, clipart, sublimation designs, and Etsy style digital products… and the best part is how flexible they are once you know how to use them properly.
What You’ll Learn in the Video
In the tutorial, I show several practical ways to work with text outlines so you can customize them for different design styles and product types.
Create Outlines Around a Single Word
Learn how to use the Contour Tool to:
- Add clean outlines to individual words
- Control the thickness and spacing of the outline
- Convert text into editable shapes once your outline is created
This method is perfect for bold titles, simple text graphics, or standalone designs.
Create Outlines Around Groups of Words
I also show how to:
- Outline multiple words together as one cohesive shape
- Adjust spacing so the outline flows smoothly around the text
- Create grouped text designs that work great for decals, prints, and layered designs
This is ideal for quotes, phrases, and stacked text layouts.
Fill Text Outlines With Patterns
Once your outline is created, you’ll learn how to:
- Fill outlines with patterns, textures, or specialty effects
- Create eye catching designs using pattern filled borders
- Customize colors and textures to match your brand or product theme
Pattern filled outlines are perfect for trendy, scroll stopping designs.
Create Multi Outlined Text Designs
To finish, I show how to:
- Stack multiple outlines around the same text
- Mix solid colors and patterned outlines
- Create layered, professional-looking text effects
Multi outline designs are great for stickers, sublimation projects, and digital product bundles.
Why This Tutorial Is Perfect for Designers
- Great for Etsy digital sellers and PNG creators
- Easy way to create standout text designs
- Fully customizable for different styles and niches
- Helps you get more value from Affinity Designer by Canva
- Perfect for clipart, sublimation, stickers, and printables
Watch the Full Tutorial
Watch the video below to see each outline method in action and follow along step by step:
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