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How to Make a Brush Rope in Illustrator

Making a rope brush can be very tricky if you are creating from scratch. In this tutorial, I will be showing you my secret technique of making a brush rope easily. Step by step, I will show you how to create the pattern for the rope and move on to making the rope ends. Finally, we will apply the rope brush a path to create a pile of rope.

And when you order today, I’m topping up a bonus tutorial to teach you how to weave a rope text as shown above. Using this technique, you will be able to weave through ship anchors or any objects your like. See more examples below of what you are able to achieve using this technique.



Difficulty: Intermediate tutorial
Requirements: Illustrator 10, CS, CS2, CS3 and CS4

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Some examples done using this technique:

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  1. Gravtar for Sean Hodge
    Sean Hodge July 1st, 2008

    Tony, great tutorial. The steps are details and the effect are unique and fun. Thanks.

  2. Gravtar for LadyAngora
    LadyAngora July 1st, 2008

    fabulous tutorial! creating these types of brushes is something i’ve not been bold enough to try alone, but your tutorial makes the process much less scary… and the weaving thing is something i’ve often wondered how to do; now i know! :)

  3. Gravtar for bsilvia
    bsilvia July 4th, 2008

    This is great tutorial, very easy to follow. Now I can use my new skill learned here in my graphic designs :)

    Thanks T!

  4. Gravtar for Asmaa’
    Asmaa' July 14th, 2008

    Hi Tony , Great tutorial!! , and great presentation! :) very impressive . I downloaded the pattern one and it is great as well! keep up the good work!

  5. Gravtar for raajcena
    raajcena September 8th, 2008

    thanks.
    for this tutorial, very impressive

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