How to convert color vector drawing to just a black outline

[sheana2014]

Hi,

I downloaded a color vector drawing from vecteezy, then imported it into Illustrator. I can't remember what I did, but somehow I was able to convert it into a simple outline(black stroke) as would be used in a coloring book. I've tried so many things, I just can't reproduce my earlier success. Any help would really be appreciated. Also helpful would be to make the stroke thicker.

[Ton Frederiks]

Please show something.

[sheana2014]

Sorry, I meant to, I was interrupted. The unicorn in color is a vector image. I did manage to find out how to turn into an outline, but I don't know how to make the outlines(or strokes?) thicker. I'm not even sure the "outline" are vector lines. I made a video showing how I did it, mostly so I won't forget. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mml9fh6mM2M

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

Select the artwork and then try if the strokes panel helps.

If not, try and use Offset path on the black shapes.

[sheana2014]

Thanks, that absolutely did the trick! Awesome.

[rehana36276218]

hi Monika , how we use offset path on the black shapes , i have vector drawings the first thing i understand fill stroke pannel that the guy share youtube link , and other method i didn't understand plz if you explain in detail.

thanks alot

[Monika Gause]

Can you please show your artwork and explain what you want to accomplish and also what does not work for you. Please create a new thread, otherwise this one would get very messy

[Gabriela27584175xxz8]

Hi! I'm trying to do also a coloring page from a picture. Can you share the link or the vector drawing please? 

I'm new in this and no idea how to easily turn it to a coloring page. Thanks!

[Monika Gause]

Please create a new thread and post all information about what you need to create and also show us what you currently have. Is it vector artwork that you have?