Want to create your own Illustrator brushes? Learn how it's done by creating a gold chain pattern brush in this video tutorial. ► Looking for a shortcut? Download a ready-made Illustrator chain brush: https://elements.envato.com/illustrator-chain-brushes-F3JP9U?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_r-tpQRKw3t0&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Join Jonathan Lam and learn how to create a gold chain pattern by making your own custom Illustrator brush. Creating Illustrator brushes can save time and is a great technique to add to your design skills. After watching this video, you'll be able to create great pattern brushes to add to your design arsenal.

Key Points:
• 00:06 - How to use reference images
• 01:58 - Tracing the reference image
• 04:04 - How to draw a gold chain
• 06:25 - Using the Knife Tool
• 08:17 - How to draw details of the gold chain
• 11:46 - Duplicating the chain links
• 12:37 - How to create a chain link brush
• 16:08 - How to use the gold chain pattern brush

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Assets Used in this Video:
• Gold Chain Photo: https://www.twenty20.com/photos/245cf494-2097-45a4-90b8-07f421845481?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_r-tpQRKw3t0&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

Check out the full written tutorial on creating a gold chain pattern brush in Illustrator: https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/create-a-gold-chain-pattern-brush-with-illustrator--vector-3197?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_r-tpQRKw3t0&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description

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