Filling custom Ribbon with Text

[amandap67618835]

Hello - I've youtubed and tried to do this, but for some reason it isn't working out. What's the trick on filling a custom shape as text? I've tried the envelope distort with top object and it doesn't work. Attached is the shape I need filled with..

[cinziamarotta]

Hi,

make a compound path from that shape (Object > Compound path > make) and use it as clipping mask on a text (Object > clipping mask > make):

[meganchi]

I'm not sure if you want individual words to follow pieces of each area of ribbon, but here is a site that shows how to slice up a shape and use envelope distort.

Warping Text to Fit into Shapes with Illustrator

[Monika Gause]

The thing with envelopes is to get the corner points correct.

Specify 4 points for one shape  by selecting them with the direct selection tool. Then  use Object > Create gradient mesh.

Then use that as a custom envelope.

Please show a sketch of what you intend to do if you want more detailed instruction.

[amandap67618835]

This is like what I'm thinking..

[cinziamarotta · Accepted solution]

It's a simple text on path:

1. draw a path

2. use type tool on path

3. insert text

4. Eventually change the options (type > type on a path > type on a path options)

[amandap67618835]

Thank you! I knew I was overthinking and over-complicating it.. I've been under the weather and stressed with work, so I just needed someone else's opinion on the matter!

[Monika Gause]

Select 4 anchors (path needs to have at least 5 to do that)

Object > Create gradient mesh (make a 2x2 or the like)

Put text behind (you might need to rotate it) select both and 

Object > Envelope > Make with top object

Refine the mesh with gradient mesh, direct selection, anchor point tool