Geometric print designs have been quite the trend as of late. Using the Blend Tool (W) , the Appearance panel in Adobe Illustrator, and a trendy color palette we’ll create a hexagonal design of our own, ready for the printers. 1. Draw Your Hexagons Step 1 The first step is simple: draw a hexagon. To do so easily use the Polygon Tool to create a 6-sided polygon with a Radius of 100pts . Step 2 Draw a second, smaller hexagon next to the first. This one has a Radius of 20pts . 2. Blend the Hexagons Step 1 Select both hexagons and Align their centers (both Vertically and Horizontally ). Using the Blend Tool (W) , select both shapes and apply a blend of 6 Steps . I change the colors of the hexagons before applying the blend so the blend is easier to see. Step 2 With your newly blended group selected, go to Object > Expand , and Expand the group so you have eight stacked objects. 3. Divide into Sections Step 1 Use the Line Segment Tool () , draw a straight path in the center of the hexagon, bisecting it horizontally, from …
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How to Create a Blended Hexagonal Print Design in Adobe Illustrator
