This project was my first time using both Adobe Illustrator and the Silhouette machine, so this is an easy and basic way to begin using these tools to create your own silhouette piece.
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Silhouette Dog Portrait Using Illustrator
Create your own custom silhouette using Adobe Illustrator and a laser cutter.
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Steps
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Step #1:
To get started, back light your subject by placing it in between you and your light source. Take a photograph that shows a clear silhouette of your subject. To accentuate the silhouette further, adjust the brightness and contrast in Photoshop.
Conclusion
Additional photography by Becky Stern.