Artistic Textures

[tpetro1991]

I am seeking help in how to apply ARTISTIC TEXTURES in Illustrator. I have found no information on how to apply these effects. Per the images, these "textures" are found within the SYMBOLS panel. As you can see, I have applied a charcoal effect to the example red shape using the SYMBOL SPRAYER. From this point I do not know how to actually apply (or imbed?) the effect to the shape. I am hoping someone can provide nexts steps. Thank you. 

[Met1]

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/tool-techniques/symbol-sprayer-tool.html

[tpetro1991]

I appreciate the reply. However, I previously saw the information in that link and unfortunately it does not help. That information solely explains how to add symbols. I am not applying symbols in the strict sense of the word. These are textures with no defined color(s). 

[Monika Gause]

What do you hape to create with them?

Just spraying them will probably not get you there. You might probably want to look into opacity masks or Photoshop effects or blending modes

[tpetro1991]

It seems like a potential shortcut to creating distressed effects. I have done texture masking. I was just curious as to how to apply these specifically. The intent of my post was to inquire as to whether someone had direction to get me past the "spraying." I realize just spraying will not suffice. There has to be other steps I am missing. These effects are there for use, so I am curious as to how to use them.

[SJRiegel · Accepted solution]

You can use the trasparancy pallet to use these as an opacity mask

[tpetro1991]

That's what I have been looking for. Thank you! Much appreciated!! 

[Met1]

I think you need to have a design goal in mind, and then look for solutions, there's probably a bunch of videos on youtube doing all sorts of distressed stuff - Adobe has one for a t-shirt on their help page.

Alternatively, just play with it, see where it leads.