Quick Tip: Make a Celtic Knot With the Shape Builder Tool
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Quick Tip: Make a Celtic Knot With the Shape Builder Tool

on Feb 9th 2011 with 14 comments
Tutorial Details
  • Program: Illustrator CS5
  • Difficulty: Beginner
  • Length: 3:50 min

The Shape Builder in Illustrator CS5 combines the best of Live Paint and the Pathfinder into one easy-to-use, intuitive tool. As we demonstrate in this video tip, the Shape Builder makes quick work of a complex Celtic knot. Let’s get started!

 
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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. She's been using Adobe Illustrator for over 15 years. Her Illustrator work has been featured in the "The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book" and "Real World Illustrator."  

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  • http://active.tutsplus.com Ian Yates

    Crystal clear! Nice job Cheryl :)

  • http://www.twitter.com/designmunkey Joel

    Fantastic Tut! Clear, concise instructions on a complex tool.

  • Dan

    Something seems amiss. There’s no video embedded on this page. I’ve tried both Safari and Chrome with the same result.

  • asi hagai

    great tut as you always make them… but i dont have cs5 yet.

    i think its about time .cs4 is so 2008 :)

  • http://www.ekramy.net ekramy

    very nice tuts chery..thanks

  • Mujahed Issa

    But used the tool from the toolbox
    Does not exist in cs4 ????

    • http://bucketothought.com/loungekat/blog/ LoungeKat

      Shape builder is CS5 :)

  • xsid

    hi.
    i am working in ai for about 7 years now, but still have serious problems with object alignment esp. in wraps, text etc. the tip about alignments will be very appreciating.
    regards

  • daria

    Quick and useful tuts. Thanks again.

  • Sajid

    Yes I do like it, but more I like is the way you speak and your voice.

    Your secret admirer

  • Big G

    Great tutorial. Simple and concise way to explain a rather robust tool and potentially complicated illustration style.

  • Joseph

    Cool. Thanks

  • Doro

    I really liked it! thanks for sharing!

  • http://www.antonnello.blogspot.com antonnello

    Another great video Chery, useful tool to create logos will try it no doubt.
    Thx for cheryng:)