Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Want to learn one of the coolest design tricks in LightBurn? In this quick tutorial, I’ll show you exactly how to mask an image inside text — perfect for standout signs, photo gifts, or creative engravings.

💡 What you’ll learn:

How to import an image

How to place text (or any closed shape) over the image

How to apply a live image mask

How to adjust and reposition both image and mask before flattening

How to create a bold outline with the Offset tool

No prep work, no complicated setup — just a fun, powerful design move you can use right away.

📢 Show off your masked creations! Drop a comment with your project idea or tag @TheTinkerverse to be featured in a future video!

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