How to loop your fonts. 1

[Topic]

How can i make my fonts loop like they do in this picture (click the link to see what i mean)

http://www.vapaa-ajanviettajat.net/images/twins_logo.gif

Look at the word "twins" in the pic, how do i loop the letters liek that from both sides in illustrator?

Thanks

 

[jmgalvin]

Type text, make it the size you want, go to Effect Menu/Warp/Arc. You'll get a window to select other warp effects besides Arc. Click Preview box to see changes before applying.

Another way to warp text: Click on box with text. Go to Type menu/Create outlines. Select Warp toll on tolls pallette - there are variations whcih show if you click and hold on Warp tool.

The first way is easier, with more control.

 

[Topic]

I went to the effects menu in illustrator but i dont see warp and arc, i also tried the second option but i dont see anythign that says warp on the tool pallate.

 

[jmgalvin]

You might be using an old version. Effects Pallette is Warp, with Arc,etc as sub selection. Warp tool is located under Rotate on tools pallette.

 

[Topic]

im using version 9.0, and there is no warp underneath the rotate tool, what version are you able to do this with?

 

[jmgalvin]

In 9 it's easiest to convert text to outlines, go to Object/Ungroup then resize the individual letter to create the effect - tall at end, shorter towrds middle.

If you have photoshop 6 or later, the same effects as described earlier are availabe in the filter menu.

Ill 11 (CS) is a huge improvement over 9, with manymore features and vastly improved type controls.

 

[Topic]

Ok thanks alot.