How to Make Retro and other Font Style Name Plates

This thing shows how to make retro and other style font name plates

Enter the text by typing it into the following web site: https://www.fonts.com/font/urw/frigidaire/regular (or other font)

This technique will also work with other fonts from this web site

Use Windows Snipping Tool (Screen Capture) to capture a JPG of the name and then convert it to SVG using the following web site: https://convertio.co/jpg-svg

Use TinkerCad or another CAD program to import the SVG and to size the finished STL file. I find that 1-2 mm tall is good. These name plates can be changed to negative space to make engraved lettering. See the last HyperCube bracket where I made the HyperCube in relief lettering. I suspect there is a way to make these nameplates fit on round or curved objects. Let me know if you know how to do that.

Update July 10, 2018:

I've learned to use Inkscape for converting JPG or GIFs to SVG. Inkscape also allows you to do editing of your graphics file. My original instructions are still good for a straight conversion but if you want to edit the file, Inkscape is a free solution that works great.

Print Settings

Printer:

HyperCube

Rafts:

Supports:

No

Resolution:

Infill:

50%

Notes:

Category: Signs & Logos