I wanted to make a looped cross with shading to show the layers. The cross on the left is my first stab. I left the added cross-bars in lavender so they could be seen. However, this won't allow for good shading to accentuate the layers of the "ribbon." The cross on the left is a JPG I found online that is my inspiration. Also, my loops and lines are choppy, not smooth curves and I want the three top loops uniform. The bottom loop could probably be better shaped, too.
I know that there is probably a better way to do this and get smooth lines and curves and uniformity. This may be used on a church sign and I know that any little imperfection will become gargantuan when enlarged in real life.
Any suggestions are appreciated!!
Lisa
draw symmetrical cross, two cross-bars and one white rectangle. Apply linear transparency to white rectangle, play with modes, "lighter" must suit. Place white rectangle on top of the cross.Select it and cross-bars, twice click and set rotate point to middle of the cross (green point). Make 4 rotates with copies
Still need the bottom loop longer so it resembles a Christian cross more...
you can select nodes and enlarge the part of the image you want