Scaling gradients

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January 4, 2017
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Hi!

I'm just wondering: I want to scale down a gradient so that it keeps the colours and everything but on a more detailed level. The below image illustrates what I want to do: I want the small details from the above pattern repeated in the large shape. Is this possible for Illustrator to do seamlessly...?

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Correct answer Monika Gause

Looks like a pattern might do what you want.

How to create patterns in Illustrator

Here's a video:

How to create and edit patterns in Illustrator

jesuiscarlesAuthor

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Thanks you guys!

rcraighead

Legend

You're welcome. This graphic may help as well:

rcraighead

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Gradients do not "repeat" automatically. In this case it would be best to create a vertical "Pattern" then apply the pattern to the large object and rotate only the pattern within the shape.