Category Archives: Text Effects

Quick Tip: Using Typography to Create a Lunar New Year Card

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Lunar New Year is here! This red card was chosen as a Lunar New Year E-card because in Chinese culture the color red is auspicious and represents happiness or good luck. During Chinese New Year red packets are given out for luck and prosperity in the coming year. In this quick tip you will learn how to use typography, gradients and the shear tool to make a striking card design.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Mosaic Text Effect

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In the following quick tip you will learn how to create a Mosaic text effect. It all start with the background. A simple rectangle filled with a flat color, a radial gradient plus a Film Grain effect. For the text you will use a nice, free font. After you expand it you will add the final colors and some basic effect. Give it a try and you might learn some new tricks about Illustrator’s 3D options. The final effect is easily edited so you can add your favorite colors or effects.

How to Create Candy Cane Typography with Photoshop and Illustrator

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In this Tutorial we will create a superb candy cane type design using Illustrator and Photoshop. Apply this effect to your own text and create cool and unique Christmas cards!

Quick Tip: Create a Slick Golden Text Effect with Adobe Illustrator

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In the following Tutorial you will learn how to create a slick golden text effect. Although it’s a pretty short Tutorial, the sixteen steps cover many techniques and effects that can be used for other projects. The Pen Tool steps may be a bit challenging, but with patience and some basic knowledge you will succeed.

How to Create Vector Denim Texture Using Adobe Illustrator

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In this Tutorial we will learn how to create a realistic vector denim texture. It’s easier than it might seem at first sight, and I think it can be done by those who are taking their first steps into the world of vector graphics. Creation of other elements of this Tutorial is more advanced, although I tried to describe each step clearly. Let’s continue at it’s an interesting and useful Tutorial

Quick Tip: Create a Versatile Transparent Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

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In this video Quick Tip, learn how to use a little-known feature of the Transparency panel to create a glowing, transparent text effect.

Quick Tip: How to Create a Delicious Chocolate Text Effect

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For all the chocolate lovers out there, here is how to create a delicious chocolate bar text effect in Illustrator. You will use the Blend Tool, effects like Roughen and Chrome, different Blending modes and also the 3D Extrude & Bevel effect to create perfect chocolate squares. Enjoy!

How to Create a Glossy, Colorful Text Effect

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In the following Tutorial you will learn how to create a glossy, colorful text design in Illustrator CS5. We’ll use an interesting font choice, opacity masks, shape building techniques, and more to create this text effect.

Quick Tip : Create a Fresh Cucumber Text Effect

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In Tutorial, how to create a fresh and realistic cucumber text effect. You will work with multiple appearances, blending modes and effects like: Feather, Inner Glow, Roughen and Pointillize. You will also learn to create a multipurpose water drop. Let’s start.