Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi, I've searched the forum, Google and YouTube but am unable to find a solution. I have attached a graphic below. I want to work out how you get the silver ring to look as though it goes through the hole, so the bottom section (of the ring) looks as though it is behind the fob. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 Apologies, first time poster and forgot to mention I'm using Affinity Designer (Mac). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_l Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, Pablo13 said: Any help would be greatly appreciated. 0. Make sure everything is converted to curves. 1. Copy the fob and hide it. 2. Select the ring and the fob. 3. Use the Divide button from the top toolbar. 4. Delete the bottom of the ring and the divided fob parts. 5. Show hidden fob. 6. Done. Maybe there are easier ways ... Quote ---------- Windows 10 / 11, Complete Suite Retail and Beta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarryP Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Welcome to the forums @Pablo13 In addition to the method above, there will be lots of ways to do this. I’ve attached a video showing another quick-and-easy way. I'm sure that other people will share other methods. 2022-08-10 15-03-27.mp4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komatös Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Hi, @Pablo13 Or other solution: Mark the layer with the ring. In the layer panel click on the mask layer icon Now click the pixel persona icon and choose the paint brush. Now you can mask out the gap with black colour. Quote AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | INTEL Arc A770 LE 16 GB | 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz | Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.2161) Affinity Suite V 2.5.5 & Beta 2.6 (latest) Interested in a free (selfhosted) PDF Solution? Have a look at Stirling PDF I am not old, I have matured like a good scotch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, joe_l said: 0. Make sure everything is converted to curves. 1. Copy the fob and hide it. 2. Select the ring and the fob. 3. Use the Divide button from the top toolbar. 4. Delete the bottom of the ring and the divided fob parts. 5. Show hidden fob. 6. Done. Maybe there are easier ways ... Brilliant, that's exactly what I needed. Many thanks! joe_l 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 @GarryP Many thanks, that's really helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 @Komatös Many thanks for your help! Komatös 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komatös Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 @Pablo13 You are welcome. Quote AMD Ryzen 7 5700X | INTEL Arc A770 LE 16 GB | 32 GB DDR4 3200MHz | Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (26100.2161) Affinity Suite V 2.5.5 & Beta 2.6 (latest) Interested in a free (selfhosted) PDF Solution? Have a look at Stirling PDF I am not old, I have matured like a good scotch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Bruce Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I would use the Donut tool to make the ring, Have an open one on top and a closed one below. Different colours to show how, obviously they would be the same colour. Dan C, Alfred and joe_l 3 Quote Mac Pro (Late 2013) Mac OS 12.7.6 Affinity Designer 2.5.5 | Affinity Photo 2.5.5 | Affinity Publisher 2.5.5 | Beta versions as they appear. I have never mastered color management, period, so I cannot help with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo13 Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 @Old Bruce Many thanks for this. Interesting that there are different ways to achieve the desired result. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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