[keljohnso]

My logo has flames in it. I have had 2 different people digitize it for me. Not real happy with either.

One was 2 colors and went straight from red to yellow with no gradient. The second looked more like a vector graphic, it was 3 colors red-orange-yellow, but not much gradient.

Are flames that hard to digitize? Should I redesign my logo to something else?

 

[zoom_monster]

My logo has flames in it. I have had 2 different people digitize it for me. Not real happy with either.

One was 2 colors and went straight from red to yellow with no gradient. The second looked more like a vector graphic, it was 3 colors red-orange-yellow, but not much gradient.

Are flames that hard to digitize? Should I redesign my logo to something else?

Blending is difficult to get right, especially depending on the size of the final logo. small designs that are made to be view up close are sometimes not suitable. Because thread is the same thickness, and you have a limited pallete of color, you may or may not be happy with the result. If you wish to us evaluate, feel free to post you design here.

 

[Liberty]

Any blending is tough, add to that a smaller area in which to work and it gets worse.

One thing we've had good luck with on flames is to digitize it as a three color and for the middle color we use a variegated thread that mixes yellow, orange and red.

Post pictures of what you have received so far, it is easier to offer assistance if we can see the design.

 

[fubarsport]

Like Liberty said post images of the ones that were done and also a picture of your logo so we have something to compare it to.

 

[keljohnso]

Waiting to get one back from
www.stitchescreations.com
They seem to do a good job with flame/gradients.

 

[digitizewedo]

Hi, Typically you will need to play around with the density of the fills and allow the colors to blend through , doesnt work well on small designs.

 

[keljohnso]

Here's what I ended up with, although I'm using black text, I'm happy.

 

[richt74]

.....you may be happy with the flames! You may not be as happy with the spelling of...embroidery!!

 

[Bodwick]

You better update your website header Keljohnso,

 

[skits]

.....you may be happy with the flames! You may not be as happy with the spelling of...embroidery!!

haha well spotted...I didnt even notice it...

 

[skits]

Here's what I ended up with, although I'm using black text, I'm happy.

change to maroon to a brighter red and change the yellow more towards orange

 

[skits]

.....you may be happy with the flames! You may not be as happy with the spelling of...embroidery!!

I feel the digitizer should have spotted the mistake when making the design

 

[keljohnso]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow...I agree, the digitizer should have caught that also. Oh well, they digitized what I sent them.

LOL

 

[keljohnso]

Looking around it seems that the logo I sent to the digitizer was an early version. Everything else I used had the correct spelling.

Still funny!

 

[drdoct]

So is the logo you showed the logo you first got or is that something someone else did? Honestly, I think it looks pretty darned good. Of course with the embroidery spelled wrong it's a little nutty but that's easily fixed. Curlz font though? really? I know everyone likes it but before too long the whole world is going to be written in curlz. But I know people like it. Me, I'm part of Curlz Haterz Anomouz.

Back to the logo though... I wouldn't complain if I got that back from a digitizer. In fact, I'd be proud of it if I digitized it. Of course it all depends on how your original picture looks too and how wild the fire was.

 

[lizziemaxine]

Curlz font though? really? I know everyone likes it but before too long the whole world is going to be written in curlz. But I know people like it. Me, I'm part of Curlz Haterz Anomouz.

Curlz font has it place, but in this logo it does seem out of place. Makes me think of a cheerleader with her hair on fire.

 

[Louie2010]

My only question would be do you really want LLC on your logo? Documents of course, Invoices yes, even letterhead etc, just be sure you want it as part of your logo. Just something to think about.

 

[keljohnso]

Here is the file I first recieved, I know, its misspelled also. It was from the same image.

I chose Curlz because I thought it looked whimsical. I didn't really think about the LLC factor, any reason to not add it? To me, it adds credibility, especially working from a trailer...

 

[Louie2010]

Is that your trailer in that picture? If so it looks awesome, really good job!

As far as the LLC, it was just my opinion so don't worry about it. If you like it that is what counts.

 

[keljohnso]

Yeah, just finished. Its a 7X14'. We plan on doing embroidery onsite at a flea market. I'm hoping its not too cramped. It has an 8' counter with a desk at the nose. It should be good, we'll see.

I just didn't know if I was missing something with the LLC.