How can I get this effect in Illustrator?

[chrissydetroit]

The first picture is what I'm trying to accomplish (the edges of the circle) and the second attachment is mines. I can't get the edges of the circle to look the same as the top. Thanks in advance.

[wrensauer · Accepted solution]

Hi Chrishonda,

One method you could try is to create a polygon with 35-40 sides and then apply a 'Pucker & Bloat' effect. I was able to achieve a similar look:

Hope this helps! I'm sure the community will have some other suggestions as well. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Best,

Wren

[chrissydetroit]

Thank you. That worked.

[wrensauer]

Glad you were able to get the effect you were looking for! Love the artwork.

Let us know if you need anything else.

Best,

Wren.

[chrissydetroit]

Thanks Wren.

[Ray Yorkshire]

Another, more long winded way to do it.

Something like this

Ok

Object > Expand Appearance

Next deselect everything.

Use the Lasso tool to draw a selection around ALL  the inner  anchor points

(hope your hand is steadier than mine)

With then all selected

Switch to the  - The Direct Selection Tool (white arrow)

And drag the little  Widget  to your liking.

[Monika Gause]

You don't need to expand anything and keep this thing completely editable.

1. create a circle

2. apply the Effect > Distort & transform > Roughen. Size: 0, Detail/inch: whatever you like

3. apply the effect Pucker & bloat with a value of whatever fits.

4. open the Roughen effect again and adjust the detail

It's important to apply both effects in the correct order: Roughen needs to be before Pucker&Bloat

[edgrimley]

Another method: