Getting Started with Illustrator Wrapping
Start learning to create your wrapping paper. Set up your Illustrator document. Create a background color. Use shapes and motifs. Make a seamless pattern. Print your design. See other tutorials.
Wrapping Text and Images in Illustrator
- How do you wrap in Illustrator?
- How do you wrap text around a circle? Use the Type on a Path Tool. Click the circle’s edge then type text to wrap it.
- Why doesn’t text wrap work in Illustrator? Make sure Text Wrap isn’t turned off in Preferences.
- How do you warp text? Select text, click Effect > Warp, then distort the text. Hold Shift + R to warp outlined text.
- How do you wrap an image around an object? Use the Envelope Distort function. Manually wrap with mesh or automatically wrap into an object.
- How do you wrap a logo around a sphere? Create a document and sphere. Use the Logo and Ellipse Tools. Adjust the ellipse to fit the sphere.
DIY Wrapping Sheet and Creative Ideas
Making your own wrapping paper is a great way to make a gift more special. The process is simple, mostly requiring applying paint to a sheet of paper that’s big enough to wrap your gift in. If painting is not your forte, other options include stickers or markers.
Out of Wrapping Paper? No Problem!
What to do if you run out of wrapping paper?
- Foil It! Aluminum foil is a standard household item. It rolls out nicely and is easy to measure when wrapping a gift.
Unique Wrapping Techniques
What is a unique way to wrap presents?
From snazzy patterns and big bows to brown paper with string, how you choose to wrap a gift can speak volumes. While what’s inside reflects the diverse tastes of your friends and family, the outside is your chance to let your own style shine.
Now you’re ready to print your wrapping paper on the Canon PIXMA iP8720 Crafting Printer! Learn how to design your wrapping paper in Adobe Illustrator, then print your designs at home.
Crafting a Paper Bag
Today I’m going to show you how to make plain sheets of white paper pretty and patterned. Simply wrap the paper around a square object as if you were wrapping it up but leave one end open. Make sure all the folds are sharp and slide the square object out, and you have a bag!
Wrapping Large Objects
Wrapping large objects is never an easy task because you have to deal with more wrapping paper than usual. Learning how to wrap a large gift will help you…