Adobe Illustrator is part of the CS5 software suite. It offers vector artwork options for graphic design professionals and artists through tools such as brushes and a wide selection of artistic tools.http://www.adobe.com/products/illustrator/ The blend tool in Illustrator offers users the ability to merge two objects together to create a 3D-like effect.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdI-YSKt9as This graphic design tutorial provides a step-by-step overview on how to use the blend tool in Adobe Illustrator.

Open an Adobe Illustrator document and create two images for blending. As the blending will occur between the two objects, be certain to space each object in your preferred location for an optimal blending effect.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdI-YSKt9as

Press the "W" button on your keyboard, or the blend tool from your tool palate. The blend tool features a circle and a square design and is the 11th button from the top on the right side of your tool palate. To modify the blend tool settings, double click on the blend tool button. The "Blend Options" box will appear. Modify spacing and spacing size as well as the blend orientation, then press the "OK" button to set your preferences.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdI-YSKt9as

With your blend tool activate, click on one object and drag it towards your second object. The two objects will blend together in shape and color. Modify the colors of your new blended object by clicking on the original objects and making adjustments in the color or gradient palates.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdI-YSKt9as

Check out the how tos below to learn other tips for Adobe Illustrator:

1. How to Use Brushes in Adobe Illustrator
2. How to Use the Auto Trace in Adobe Illustrator
3. How to Create Your Own Brush in Adobe Illustrator
4. How to Use the Gradient Tool in Adobe Illustrator
5. How to Use the Layers Panel in Adobe Illustrator
6. How to Use the Pen Tool in Adobe Illustrator
7. How to Use the Selection Tool in Adobe Illustrator
8. How to Use The Artboard Tool in Adobe Illustrator
9. How to Use The Blend Tool in Adobe Illustrator
10. How to Use The Bristle Brush Tool in Adobe Illustrator
11. How to Use The Brush Tool in Adobe Illustrator
12. How to Use The Eraser Tool in Adobe Illustrator
13. How to Use The Eye Drop and Ruler Tool in Adobe Illustrator
14. How to Use The Gradient Tool in Adobe Illustrator
15. How to Use The Hand Tool in Adobe Illustrator
16. How to Use The Lasso and Magic Wand Tool in Adobe Illustrator
17. How to Use The Line Segment Tool in Adobe Illustrator
18. How to Use The Pencil Tool in Adobe Illustrator
19. How to Use The Perspective Tool in Adobe Illustrator
20. How to Use The Reflect and Rotate Tools in Adobe Illustrator
21. How to Use The Scale Shear and Reshape Tools in Adobe Illustrator
22. How to Use The Shape Builder Tool in Adobe Illustrator
23. How to Use The Shape Tools in Adobe Illustrator
24. How to Use The Slice and Slice Selection Tool in Adobe Illustrator
25. How to Use The Symbol Tool in Adobe Illustrator
26. How to Use The Type Tool in Adobe Illustrator
27. How to Use The Warp Tool in Adobe Illustrator
28. How to Use The Width Tool in Adobe Illustrator