Windows users change the Command key to Ctrl. Windows or other versions can look different. Note: all screenshots from this tutorial are taken from Adobe Illustrator CC Mac version. The quickest way to outline text is using the keyboard shortcut Command + Shift + O. Step 1: Add text to your Illustrator document and create a text outline. It will instantly filter over your painting. Check out the step below to see how it works. To add an effect to your 3D Paint project, select Effects. All you need to do is adjust the level of effect you want to apply to the text. If you’re using the latest version of Illustrator CC, you’ll see that the 3D effect is simplified. Blender text has the ability to follow a Curved. I know it can sound challenging but it’s actually quite easy because most effects are preset. Weve discussed creating a lot of objects so far, but 3D text can be. Method 1: 3D Toolĭon’t be afraid of the 3D tool. Now you can choose either method (or try both) to make 3D letters in Adobe Illustrator.

Depending on the effect you want to make, it can be as easy as just four steps. In this tutorial, I’ll show you a simple example of how to make a 3D text effect in Adobe Illustrator using the 3D tool from Illustrator Effect and the Blend Tool. But it’s not impossible and I promise I’ll make it easier than you think. Well, it can be quite challenging to get the perfect effect because it can get complicated and it takes some practice. A lot of graphic designers (including myself at the beginning) would say that 3D design is not our thing. Don’t worry, you’ll find an alternative way to create 3D text without using 3D tools. Some of you might not be comfortable with the 3D tool.

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