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Making a circle in GIMP

March 27, 2010 By: Dexter Category: GIMP, Tutorial

When you start using GIMP first question comes to your mind is how do i create a circle, ellipse etc in GIMP.

There is no default tool to do the same, but we can achive the same using the stroke path option.

Follow the steps and have fun.

1. Select the “Ellipse Select Tool” from the tool box and create a selection ellipse or circle, (using shift and control you can get different effects)

Circle Selection

Circle Selection

2. From “Edit” menu select “Stroke Selection“. Next form the dialouge box select “Stroke With Paint Brush” and click on Stroke.

Stroke Type Selection

Stroke Type Selection

3. Your Circle is ready.

Stroked Selection

Stroked Selection

You can have different looking circles if you decide to use different Brush

Circle Stroked with calligraphy brush

Circle Stroked with calligraphy brush

Circle stroked with X brush

Circle stroked with X brush

Cricle stroked with Square Brush

Cricle stroked with Square Brush

Enjoy!!!!!

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