Create a Colored Outline to Layer Content

[shukokainr]

Hi Everyone,

 

New to the forum and Affinity Photo & this topic may have already been covered but I'm unable to find it so far. The Affinity Photo Help indicates that what I want to do is definitely possible, but it's badly lacking any assistance on HOW to do it (Hey Affinity How about some Step by Step tutorials??) 

 

I have an image of some Japanese Kanji in Black (attached) and I want to put a Gold outline around the Kanji, similar to the Apple image in Photo Help. Is anyone able to provide a Step by Step tutorial so I can finish this little project? I've used Adobe Photoshop for several years at the basic of basic levels and am by no means an advanced user.

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[Old Bruce]

Hi and welcome to the forums @shukokainr,

The Quickest way is to first go to Filters > Colours > Erase White Paper on the layer with the Kanji. Now use a Layer Effect called Outline.

 

[shukokainr]

Thanks @oldbruce ,

 

After a bit of fiddling with the settings, was able to get an acceptable result. Much appreciated.

 

Barry