When all else fails, (to the point it probably should have been tried first,) just trace it manually with the pen tool.
How to create cutlines around gradient colour
Hello. I am relatively new to Illustrator and Tshirt design, print and application. I taught myself Illustrator using on line tutorials etc. My issue is that I have created a graphic for a client that uses gradient colour and am at a loss as to how to create cutlines around the design.
What i usually do in Illustrator is copy the layer with the design to a new layer and lock the original. I then select the copy, expand it and then unite to create a compound shape. I then remove the fill and select Versaworks spot colour for the line. When I try to do this with gradients it just wont work.
Is there a different method for dealing with gradients?
Thanks for anyones help on this.
What i usually do in Illustrator is copy the layer with the design to a new layer and lock the original. I then select the copy, expand it and then unite to create a compound shape. I then remove the fill and select Versaworks spot colour for the line. When I try to do this with gradients it just wont work.
Is there a different method for dealing with gradients?
Thanks for anyones help on this.
