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Matthew A
Matthew A
Inspiring
July 31, 2023
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how to create a rounded ribbon-zipper line like this ...?

  • July 31, 2023
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Hi there — stumped as to how to create this lovely mirrored line — original logo 1967 (Peter Megert) — any tips much appreciated! Im thinking I might need to connect circles at their tangents...

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Correct answer Monika Gause

heres the illustrator file...

https://www.dropbox.com/t/Z8kEYyt82AvUv0ah


You're right. I can't get it to work either. It should work, but it doesn't.

 

What will work though is when you use a helpter object and unite the shapes. Draw a rectangle around it. What's important: the top circle doesn't kiss the second one. You have to check the gap detection in the options.

https://youtu.be/ev0jIZHy57w 

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Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 31, 2023

If you put circles into it, then you see a couple of things: 

The black circle is larger

The circles do not meet perfectly, but it was adjusted.

 

So I would start with circles, then cut them and stick the parts together.

Build just the part bwtween the 2 green lines. Then reflect to build the rest.

 

Snapping circles or any curves precise together in Illustrator is a pain in the rear. The plugin Colliderscribe is a great help, but comes at a cost.

    Matthew A
    Matthew AAuthor
    Inspiring
    July 31, 2023

    thanks Monica... I use Astute graphics for their halftone tool, so I think I have ColliderScribe — will try it 🙂

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 31, 2023

    Then of course you have ColliderScribe. Lucky you!

     

    https://youtu.be/EoRQagiRUzU

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