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In Inkscape, how do I give an object a gradient that conforms to the boundaries of the object?

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I have created an irregularly shaped object using the Bezier curve tool. I would like to give it a gradient that runs along the inside of its boundaries, rather than being a straight line or circular (radial) gradient superimposed on it. If I were using Photoshop I would use the inner glow filter, but (unless there's something here I can't find or understand) Inkscape does not give me any options with its inner glow filter.

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sas (sas-sas) said : 		#1

There's nothing like this in Inkscape (mainly because there's nothing like this in SVG).

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pbhj (pbhj) said : 		#2

You can do a faux version. Duplicate the shape and make an inset, colour the inset and probably set some blur on it too. Rinse and repeat. Works well for me, just a little heavy on the work needed, ripe for scripting if anyone has time.

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