How to use Illustrator to draw striped ribbons with Photoshop

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Author: User
Let's give you a detailed analysis of the effects of striped ribbons for the Illustrator software users.
Tutorial sharing:
1. First create a new file in Illustrator, use the rectangle tool to draw a flat rectangle, and select the color. Copy the rectangle and press the ALT key to move down to change the color of the second rectangle. Repeat this step until the following figure is displayed.

 

2. Select all the rectangles, and then remove the objects> envelope distortion, and create them with a grid.

 

3. At this time, you can use the method you like to rotate the shape and tilt it.

 

4. Use the direct selection tool, select the row anchor of the grid, and hold down the shift key (select the stacked front ).

 

5. Select the anchor, use the zoom tool, click an anchor, and press shift to expand the selected grid.

 

6. Repeat Step 4 and select the row anchor of the third grid. This time, let's create a flowing ribbon, select the rotation tool, and click an anchor to move it to create a ripple effect.

 

7. Repeat this process on the anchor of other grids. I use the rotation method for the third grid row and the zoom tool for the last grid row.

 

 

8. You should eventually get a good wave ribbon effect.

 

Photoshop
9. Create a new file in Photoshop, 550x550 pixels. Double-click the background layer to unlock it, and then enter the mixed options. Use gradient superposition as shown in the following figure.

 

10. Next, download and install the Paper Texture Photoshop Brushes (Paper Texture brush), create a new layer, and use a light gray Paper Texture.

 

11. Copy and paste the wavy ribbon onto the canvas.

 

12. Press CTRL and click the thumbnail of the ribbon layer (circled in the figure below) to select the layer. Create a new layer and apply a shadow to the ribbon with a soft edge brush.

 

13. Filter removal> blur> Gaussian blur. Enter a value of 9.5 to soften the shadow.

 

14. Set the opacity of the shadow layer to 58%.

 

15. Create a new layer and set the blending mode to soft light .. Use a white soft edge brush to paint the highlight on the ribbon.

 

16. Click the rectangular box selection tool to remove the shape of the ribbon from other areas of the canvas. Double-click the ribbon to enter the hybrid option, and set it as shown in the following figure.

 

17. Next, create a new layer and place it above all other layers. Fill in white and set the blending mode to overlay to make it invisible. Next, go to filter> Miscellaneous> add and enter 9.51. This will give the work a beautiful retro effect.

 

Final effect:

 

All right, the above information is the detailed tutorial on drawing the striped ribbon effect for all the users of Illustrator's software, all users now see this. I believe that everyone knows the production method well now. Then, let's go and follow the tutorial to make the striped ribbon.

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