Hello!  I have created a block of text (binary code actually, spelling out the name of our new organization).  I then converted it to a path, and then applied dynamic offset.  I then put it over a shape that I also had turned into a path, and did the clipping mask thing (Object > Clip > Set).  So far so awesome.

Then I went back and did it again, but applied a cool-looking three-colour gradient to the block of text first.  

Sadly, when I clipped it the second time, the text adopted the shape I'd masked, but sadly the gradient was LOST.  

How can I do this and keep the three colour gradient?

If I can get this logo done (I am so close!) I can draw funds to make a donation from the budget I would have spent on a non-open source software...

Are you using a clip or a mask? These are different things. Please clarify!

Clip.

Welcome to the forum!

I just noticed your profile, and coincidentally was just wondering how to find someone with your qualifications.  Are you familiar with the....mostly defunct Open ClipArt website?  A bit of history https://inkscape.org/forums/tutorials/free-svg-resources-around-the-net/#c7929

To try to answer your question -- select the clipped object and look at the status bar to see if it reports there is a gradient.  If there is, remove it, and try re-applying it.  If there isn't, try to add it back.  If neither of those works, please share the SVG file.

By the way, after you reply (so I know you've seen this) I'll move this message to a Beginners Questions board.  (I could move it now, but you might not be able to find it.)

Hi Brynn:

My apologies for the delay in my reply; holidays...

Thank you very much for the suggestion.  I will try it out first thing tomorrow.  I will report back to this thread, or to wherever you move it that's more appropriate so long as I can find it again.

Best regards,

Aah, well it's a long story, but I can't move it now.  Maybe someone else will.