Appearance Window: Using Stroke to Create a 3D Planet Shape
We're going to expand what we've learned about layering strokes to practically to build a 3D planet. We'll also be touching on the Intertwine tool and masking.
This is the third part of a four-part piece showcasing one of my favorite tools in Illustrator: The Appearance window. Those four parts are:
Create Color Swatches
Layered Strokes, Fills and Gradients
Using Stroke to Create a 3D Planet Shape (and Mask)
Adding and Managing Editable Effects to Objects and Groups
We're going to build on the second part, but this video stands alone, no problem. Watch the whole series, or use what you need.
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0:00 Intro
1:00 File Set-up
2:05 Access the Appearance Window
2:44 Use the Ellipse Tool to Build and Color Circles
5:03 Scale and Duplicate Circles
5:29 Change Stroke Color and Thickness
6:11 Add and Layer Strokes
7:03 Expand Strokes to Filled Objects
7:39 Scale Expanded Strokes to Center
8:09 Use Intertwine Tool to Arrange Parts of Overlapping Shapes
8:59 Rotate Shape
9:25 Move and Mask Your Shapes
12:28 Conclusion