CREATIVE TIP OF THE WEEK – How to use the Smooth Tool in Adobe Illustrator

How to use the Smooth Tool in Adobe Illustrator. Wishing your hand-drawn lines with the Pencil or Brush tools in Illustrator were smoother? Looking for a quick way to make this happen? This is the tool for you!

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Select your path or motif
  2. Go to Object > Path > Smooth…
  3. Use the slider or the auto smooth button to smooth out your path

TIPS:

  • This can also be done on hand-drawn fonts or paths made with the Brush tool
  • You can also access the Smooth Tool in your toolbar under the Pencil tool, which you can use to smooth out individual sections

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