How do I make text surround a circle?

[ciberman_11]

Hi. I'm new to the forums and in need of help. I need to make my own version of this image:

Image1

Alberti Cipher Disc

Using the Shape3D plugin, I get this effect:

Image2

Example: A-Z text after Shape3D is applied

Image3

My version of the disc, sadly, sans the letters

The settings for Shape3D (ver. 1.2.6.0) I used:

• Shape: Sphere
  -Texture Map: Full sphere map
  Object rotation
  -Axis1: 90°
  -Axis3: 180°
  Anti-Alias: ON
  Lightning: Off
  Specular Light: Off

Every other setting was as default.

If you look closely, you can see that the way the letters surround the "disc" in image1 (original) is exactly the opposite of the effect I get in image2 (my example). That is, in image1 the bottom of the letters point to the center of the disc, but in image2, the bottom of the letters point outside the disc.

This is close, but I really need it to be the same, since this is for a school assignment. Is there any way to achieve this kind of effect (to make the letters "surround" the circle exactly like in the original disc) in Paint.NET? Can anyone help me with this?

TIA

[Ash]

After you type the text, flip it up side down, then use shape3d.

[ciberman_11]

Wow! Tnx!

Actually, I had to flip it horizontally, then vertically, then Shape3D. But your help put me in the right track! Thank you very much! Double tnx for helping so fast! You have no idea how long I've been struggling with this...

Finally! This is the result:

Original:

My version:

[Ash]

You're welcome, glad it worked out