How to Make a Metallic Effect in Illustrator

Learn how to create stunning metallic effects in Adobe Illustrator with this comprehensive 20-minute video tutorial. Master the techniques for crafting both brushed metal and silver text effects step-by-step. Begin by setting up your document and creating a suitable background. Explore the process of designing a brushed metal text effect and discover how to apply metal effects using graphic styles. Then, delve into creating a silver text effect and learn to apply it using graphic styles. Throughout the tutorial, gain insights on working with various assets, including fonts and logo templates. By the end, you'll have the skills to add eye-catching metallic elements to your Illustrator projects.

- Intro
- Set up a new document
- Create the background
- Create the brushed metal text effect
- Apply metal effects using graphic styles
- Set up a second document
- Create the background
- Create the silver text effect
- Apply a silver effect using graphic styles
- Outro