Path: How to Use Brushes in Inkscape

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Method 1of 3:

Pattern along Path

Draw a bézier curve as a guide, modify its shape at will.
Select the path stamp (it should be a single path, not a group) and the guide and use Effects > Generate from Path > Pattern along Path.
- For a nicer effect, the result is colored with a simple gradient.

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Interpolation

This is using an extension included with Inkscape 0.45, in future version its name and location may be changed.

Create two copies of your path, use different colors if you like.
Select both of them and use Effects > Generate from Path > Interpolate.
If the start and end paths have different colors,check the "Interpolate style" box.

Path: How to Use Brushes in Inkscape — contextual image 5 Method 3of 3:

Cloned Tiles

Select the path and use Edit > Clone > Create Tiled Clones.
Play with the parameters as you will. In this case, Scale, Rotation and Opacity were randomized.
- For a "messy" look, use the Unclump button (not illustrated here).

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