Using Patterns in Illustrator
From Sara Froehlich
Patterns can be layered using the Appearance panel. Click the Add new Fill button, open the Swatch Libraries menu, and choose another fill. Experiment and enjoy! There is really no limit to the patterns you can create.
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- The Swatch Library Menu
- Choosing a Pattern Library
- Applying a Pattern Fill
- Scaling a Pattern Fill without Resizing the Object
- Repositioning a Pattern Fill within an Object
- Rotating a Pattern within an Object
- Using a Pattern Fill with a Stroke
- Filling Text with a Pattern Fill
- Using a Custom Pattern
- Layering Patterns
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