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How do I create a Rubber Stamp effect?

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If you are familiar with the font "Ink Pad", this is the effect I want to use on an object. It has the real rough looking edges of a rubber stamp. How can I create this effect with Illustrator?

SkullmakerCorrect answer

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Hello Kelly,

Here is a method that I use:

First place a photo of a wall or floor and use "Live Trace" default

You will end up with a black and white texture like this:

Then Select all the white areas and delete them. If you have a lot of black texture, feel free to delete as much as you want. You can always copy and paste pieces wherever you want.

Now Place your design on top of the texture you have created. Then send the design to the back.

The last step is to select the outlined text and the compound shapes and apply "Subtract From Shape Area" with Pathfinder. Please note that this option does not work on CS3 from the menu (one of the hundred of bugs of this lousy version), so please use the Pathfinder Window.

And this is the end result:

This was a quick sample, but I am sure you can do something a lot better than this sample. I think the difficult part is to get a good photo. Maybe next time I will use a damaged concrete floor or wall photo.

I hope this helps!

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gplake

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When I go to select the white, it won't let me because my photo is a jpeg. What do I need to do so that I can select the white area?

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Monika Gause

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YOu need to either work in Photoshop or trace your photo.

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mhossey

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Great tutorial. One question,

What is the difference between select>same>fill color

and just using the direct selection tool>clicking white areas> and hitting delete

And as someone mentioned a couple replies back. Using the magic wand>clicking white areas> and hitting delete

What are the differences here?? Or are they just different ways to get the same result, or is their something worth noting between these methods.

Thanks

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aconsales

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Some design are very good and nice conversation

Thanks

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SkullmakerCorrect answer

Inspiring

Hello Kelly,

Here is a method that I use:

First place a photo of a wall or floor and use "Live Trace" default

You will end up with a black and white texture like this:

Then Select all the white areas and delete them. If you have a lot of black texture, feel free to delete as much as you want. You can always copy and paste pieces wherever you want.

Now Place your design on top of the texture you have created. Then send the design to the back.

The last step is to select the outlined text and the compound shapes and apply "Subtract From Shape Area" with Pathfinder. Please note that this option does not work on CS3 from the menu (one of the hundred of bugs of this lousy version), so please use the Pathfinder Window.

And this is the end result:

This was a quick sample, but I am sure you can do something a lot better than this sample. I think the difficult part is to get a good photo. Maybe next time I will use a damaged concrete floor or wall photo.

I hope this helps!

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kellyjaye1Author

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wow, thanx! I never would have guessed that the basis for this is using another photo! :-)

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Larry G. Schneider

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You might also explore using the Symbol Sprayer and one of the Artistic Textures from the Libraries (Window>Symbol Libraries>Artistic Textures). Find one with a pleasing form, spray a nice pattern and from the Symbol panel flyout choose Break Link to Symbol. Use as instructed above.

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