How to Warp an Object in Adobe Illustrator

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Adobe Illustrator lets you draw great looking images really quickly. The warp command is a fun and useful way to bring those shapes to life. This guide will get you started using the warp command.

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Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Computer
Adobe Illustrator
Open Illustrator document

Step 1

Make a shape with the shape tool. Be sure to have a stroke selected so that your image will show up on the screen.
Step 2

With your shape selected, click on object/envelope distort/ make with warp.
Step 3

Choose the warp shape from the pull-down menu in the dialog box. Then you can adjust the bend and distortion using the sliders below.
Step 4

Adjust the bend and distortion using the sliders in the dialog box.
Step 5

Hit OK, and your object is warped.