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bfcreativenyc1
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June 15, 2017
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Wrapping a logo on a curved shape

  • June 15, 2017
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Hi,

I need to have a logo look like its repeating and wrapping around a ribbon in Illustrator. The Warp/Arc tool works fine for the one in the middle, but isn't good enough for the ones on the sides. What is the best way to do that? Map Art? Tried that but didn't seem to work for me.

Thanks!

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    Correct answer barbara_a7746676

    If I knew what the logo is supposed to look like I might be able to give more specific advice. But, basically, you would do it pretty much the same way.

    Make the 3-sided shape 1/2 the width of the logo.

    Instead of using type as a symbol, use the logo as a symbol. To make the logo repeat the symbol needs to have repeats of the logo. For example, let's say that the logo is a single star. Make a whole row of stars with the amount a space you want between each logo. Then create a symbol from the row of stars/logos.

    Then you end up with something like this:

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    barbara_a7746676
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    barbara_a7746676Community Expert
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    June 16, 2017

    I think you're right that map art is the way to go.

    1. Make a shape like this, with 3 sides:
    2. Type the text you want.
    3. Open the Symbols panel and drag the text into the Symbols panel. You can give it a name. I made it a Graphic, Static Symbol.
    5. Select the 3-sided shape you created in step 1.
    6. Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve. Click the Map Art button.
    7. In the upper right, scroll to the surface  you want. Select the Symbol you created. Position and size the text. If you don't want to see the shape, select Invisible Geometry.
    9. OK. OK.
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    bfcreativenyc1Author
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    June 16, 2017

    Thanks Barbara! But how do you do Step 1 if you have a logo and not live type?

    barbara_a7746676
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    barbara_a7746676Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    June 16, 2017

    If I knew what the logo is supposed to look like I might be able to give more specific advice. But, basically, you would do it pretty much the same way.

    Make the 3-sided shape 1/2 the width of the logo.

    Instead of using type as a symbol, use the logo as a symbol. To make the logo repeat the symbol needs to have repeats of the logo. For example, let's say that the logo is a single star. Make a whole row of stars with the amount a space you want between each logo. Then create a symbol from the row of stars/logos.

    Then you end up with something like this:

    Srishti Bali
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    Srishti BaliCommunity Manager
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    June 15, 2017

    Hi bfcreativenyc1,

    Are you looking something like this?

    If yes , this is simple design created through "Type on Path" tool

    And then a second circle is added in the Background.

    For Details Click here How to create type on a path in Illustrator

    Regards

    Srishti

    Monika Gause
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    Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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    June 15, 2017

    Try a brush. Art brush should do that, but the path segments then can only be as long as the logo.

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