How do I bend or curve an object I created?

[brandonw33468637]

I created the above object. How do I bend/curve it so that there's an arc to it? Trying to create a ribbon banner.

[Mohammad.Harb · Accepted solution]

One way is to use :

Effect -> warp

[Myra Ferguson]

You could use Effect > Warp > Arc... and adjust the amount of Bend in the Warp Options dialog.

[Monika Gause]

Create a brush from it. Art brush with spacing by guides should offer you the possiblities you need.

[Jeff Witchel, ACI]

Just to add to what MohammadHarb and Myra Ferguson said, If you want type on this "banner," select both the type and the object and Group (Object > Group). Then add the Effect. Effect > Warp > Arc.

The same is true of Monica Gause's suggestion, if you want type as part of your Art Brush, Outline the Type (Type > Outline Type), group with the "banner," and drag into the Brushes panel to make an Artbrush.

[Jacob Bugge]

Brandon,

To add to what has already been said, whichever way you go, if you wish to keep the relative proportions (avoid stretching) you need to take more specific measures.