This is a fun and simple tip using Illustrator’s 3D Revolve effect. You’ll create a symbol, which will then be mapped to a 3D object, creating the illusion of a single ribbon wrapping around a cone.
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Cheryl Graham trained as a traditional artist in drawing and painting. These days she spends more time in front of the computer than the easel. Her Illustrator work has been featured in the "The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book" and "Real World Illustrator CS5." She wrote the now-defunct Illustrator blog at freetransform.net.
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Create a Wireframe Face with the Envelope Distort Tool
This tutorial is a response to a request for a more in depth lesson on using Illustrator’s Envelope Distort function with the Rectangular Grid tool. I demonstrated the basic technique in this video. Check it out if you have time, if not, jump right in!
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Quick Tip: Create the iCloud Icon in Illustrator
Learn how to create a radial mesh and a brushed metal effect as the basis for this stylish icon. Then make a beveled graphic style, which can be applied to any shape.
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Quick Tip: Quickly convert CMYK to Pantone
A few times a each month we revisit some of our reader’s favorite posts from throughout the history of Vectortuts+. This Quick Tip by Cheryl Graham was first published on January 8th 2010.
Have you ever found yourself rushing a file for the printer but your client hasn’t specified a spot color for their design? Finding a spot color equivalent to CMYK can be difficult. What your client sees is often different to what you see. Here’s a quick way to find the Pantone© equivalent for a CMYK process color without the use of a color book. This tip is perfect for designers who need to use professional offset printing.
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Quick Tip: Create a Moustache Using Custom Art Brushes
Learn how to make custom Art brushes in Illustrator, then use them to create a hipster moustache. This is the perfect tutorial for a last minute costume, just print it out on some paper and you’re ready to go! Let’s get started.
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Create a Set of Artist Icons – Vector Premium Tutorial
Today, we have another Vector Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. Learn how versatile a tool Adobe Illustrator is for creating icons. If you’re looking to improve your icon design skills, then this is an awesome tutorial for you. It will walk you through the process of creating a high quality set of artist icons where you’re learn multiple helpful techniques.
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Quick Tip: How to Create a Beautiful Vector Bokeh Effect
In this video Quick Tip, learn how to use Symbols and the Symbolism tools to create a luminous autumn background. Let’s get started!
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Quick Tip: Create a Versatile Transparent Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator
In this video Quick Tip, learn how to use a little-known feature of the Transparency panel to create a glowing, transparent text effect.
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Quick Tip: Make a Tape Measure with Illustrator’s 3D Efects
In this video Quick Tip, learn how to make a simple symbol and map it to a 3D spiral for sophisticated results.
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Create a Vinyl Record and 80′s Album Cover – Vector Premium Tutorial
Today, we have another Vector Premium tutorial, which is available exclusively for Premium members. In today’s tutorial well be creating a retro throwback to the 80′s with a pop album cover design. If you’re a fan of the simple portraits, mixed with art deco elements, characteristic of this style, then learn how you can make it in Adobe Illustrator. Time to fire up Grooveshark and listen to some Duran Duran as you work through this Premium tutorial.
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