distort diamond pattern

[Devil5C47]

I'm trying to make this effect in a diamond pattern I have but have no idea how to procede from here (attached). I'm a very new user. Thank you for any responces.

[Monika Gause]

Your best bet is to apply an envelope mesh that first does nothing at all. Object > Envelope >> Apply Mesh grid (define grid lines)

Then use Liquify on that gid. (Liquify tools are in a hidden group with the Width tool)

[Ton Frederiks · Accepted solution]

Like Monika suggested, an envelope distort with mesh and the Bloath tool can do the trick.

Don't forget to set the Distort Pattern Fills option in the Envelope options.

 

[Devil5C47]

That's perfect thank you. Just have to adjust all of those setting until it look right but I'm getting there.

[Ton Frederiks]

Good to hear that helped.