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Insight
Illustrator Fundamentals: Add Transparency to Patterns
Dateline: April 17, 2006
Version: Adobe Illustrator 9
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Launch Illustrator and using the Selection tool (V) select the object you want to fill with a pattern. In the example, we clicked the woman’s shirt. Choose Edit > Copy (Command + C). Choose Edit > Paste in Front (Command + F).
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Choose Window > Swatch Libraries > Default_CMYK. Click the Azure Rings swatch.
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Choose Window > Transparency (Shift + F10). Use the options in the resulting Transparency palette. Choose Select > Deselect (Command + Shift + A).
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The final effect is shown at left (click to enlarge). Experiment with other swatches and Transparency options to create your own unique style.
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