How can I rotate around a spiral?

[jkirsten05]

I need to know how to rotate/duplicate an object around a spiral. I've been trying to do it by sight but the further I get, the worse it looks. Is there a way to duplicate a long a path maybe?

This is an example of what I mean:

The dashes along the inside of the clock is what I need to replicate. The object needs to rotate and duplicate in a swirling pattern. Any suggestions and help is much appreciated!

[jane-e]

Maybe someone else will come up with something better, but the only thing I can think of is:

draw a perfect spiral (this is not)

create a blend between two lines

put the blend on the spiral path

resize the two lines using the Transform panel if necessary

set the blend options

release a copy of the blend

resize the tic marks for the hours and give them a thicker stroke — create and use a graphic style if you think you'll change your mind.

[carlosgarro]

Hi Joanna:

Sometimes it is difficult to place or move objects in Illustrator following a certain order.

The snapping options are limited.

Please check this plug-in from astutegraphicswhich allows you to align objects in a better way. ColliderScribe v2 - Astute Graphics

Best Regards

[mgmhunt]

You can create the two spirals by 'click' the spiral tool for options and changing the radius.  Align the two spirals at the centre.

Create a Transform Effect on a line, create brush from it, and tweak as necessary...

For the varying heights I'd probably just manually tweak or create two overlapping 'brushed' paths, with different no. of copies and starting width of stroke... but manual probably easier!

Adding rotating to the Transform will also give you this

[Ares Hovhannesyan]

I think we can use Live Effect "Distort and Transform" Then you can dinamacily change  the size angle transformation etc...

[jkirsten05]

These suggestions really helped. Thank you so much!

I'm trying a couple different approaches to the project using these tips, but I'm still an illustrator newb and might need to ask a few more questions.

[jane-e]

Yes, lots of approaches, and I hope one works for you! Ask again if you need more clarification.