How do I make a gradient carry through a honeycomb pattern as one piece?

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I want to take the shape that has the gradient, and have it comprised of the honeycomb pattern, and with the gradiant carrying through from one end to the other in one piece. The honeycomb is made up of individual hex objects, and after trying every single masking techinque I can think of, the only thing i've been able to do so far is make a white version of the shape I want. If anyone has suggestions that'd be awesome. Thanks.

Ray Yorkshire · Accepted Answer

Another way:you could select all the polygonsObject > Compound path > Makeapply the red gradient fill to themmove the rectangle shape on top, select all, and Object > Clipping mask > Make

BeanFactory · Answer

You could also do it using just shapes if you like.

1. Make a copy of the honeycomb pattern underneath your original one.

2. Join the newly created honeycomb pattern into one shape. I'm a fan of the pathfinder for this.

3. Apply the gradient to the newly-formed big lumpy shape.

4. Either change the blending mode of the original honeycomb to something like "multiply" so only the dark stuff shows up, or switch it to having only a black stroke and no fill. Whatever suits you.

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