How to Use The Warp Tool in Adobe Illustrator

Modifying images to make them appear ragged or rough on the edges may offer a more realistic or appealing graphic design. The need for these modifications has lead graphic manipulation software such as Adobe Illustrator to offer specialized tools for warping images.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwwyyJDolw Learn how to apply and use the seven tools that offer image warping capabilities in Adobe Illustrator through this graphic design tutorial.

How to Use The Warp Tool in Adobe Illustrator Video

Discover the process of using the warp tool in Adobe Illustrator from award-winning graphic artist Janee Meadows from Los Angeles. She presents a step-by-step guide to opening and using the warp tool to modify objects. This graphic design tutorial is offered as part of a series of Adobe Illustrator tips on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.

Step 1: Create an Object

Import or create an image in Illustrator that you want to warp. You can create a solid object in any color or texture you desire.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwwyyJDolw

Step 2: Create a Warp Toolbar

Create a stand-alone warp toolbar. Click on the black triangle in the corner of the warp tool on your tool palate. The warp tool is the eight button in the left column of the tool menu. A pop-out window will appear that features eight buttons. Press the white column on the edge that features a black triangle. A stand-alone warp toolbar will appear.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwwyyJDolw

Step 3: Use Warp Tools

Warp Tool- Click the 2nd button on the warp tool. Click and drag on your image to warp the area of your object selected.

Twirl Tool- Select the 3rd button from the right on your warp tool. Click on a line or other object. Every location where you click and drag will warp and appear almost as if it was liquidized.

Pucker Tool- Press the 4th button on the warp toolbar. Click and drag in or out on your image to create a hills and valleys-type appearance on your object.

Blob Tool- Click on the 5th button. Click your mouse and hold. Drag the mouse up and down over your image to create rounded hill shapes on your image.

Scallop Tool- Select the 6th button on the warp toolbar. Click and drag on your image to create feathered edges that appear somewhat like plants.

Crystallize Tool- Press the 7th button. When you click and drag on your image it will take on a star burst appearance or magnified crystals under a microscope.

Wrinkle Tool- Click on the final button on the right side of the warp toolbar. Click on your image to create a wrinkled paper-type effect on your image.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDwwyyJDolw