Premium Tutorial: Illustrator Rope Brush

By Tony Soh Posted on July 1st, 2008

illustrator rope brush tutorial

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

What will you get?

Instant download of PDF e-book (13 pages)
Step by step to create a rope brush
Easy to follow with screenshot for every step
Learn how to create start and end tile for brushes
Comes with source file for easy reference
30 days money back guarantee if not satisfied

DON’T DELAY! Order now and receive a bonus tutorial on creating rope text!

Usual Price: $7.00
OFFER Price: $5.00 only

Some examples done using this technique:

Feel free to drop me a note at tony[@]vectordiary.com if you have any questions.

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About The Author: Tony Soh

Hi. I'm the founder of Vector Diary. Illustrator is my passion and I have written numerous tutorials on illustrator helping people learn illustrator. My most popular tutorial on learning illustrator in 30 days has been a hit. It makes learning illustrator so easy and has benefited more than 20,000 people worldwide. Also, I've revealed some of my secret techniques in the premium tutorials. So don't forget to check it out!

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Sean Hodge July 1st, 2008

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

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!

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!

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!

raajcena September 8th, 2008

thanks.
for this tutorial, very impressive

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