How to Create 3D Wavy Text with Deep Layers in Illustrator

Creating stunning 3D wavy text is easier than you might expect, and its potential applications are mind-blowingly diverse

🗳 Creating stunning 3D wavy text is easier than you might expect, and its potential applications are mind-blowingly diverse.

🗳 3D Custom Surfaces:
Discover how a simple line can generate a wavy effect in real-time 3D space.

🗳 Mastering 3D Surfaces:
Learn the intricacies of how 3D surfaces function to achieve the cleanest possible output.

🗳 Expanding 3D Surfaces & Offsets:
We'll guide you through expanding the 3D effect and customizing it to your liking. Then, using shading as a roadmap, you'll see how to create and offset letter sections.

🌈 Applying Gradients:
Dive into creating deep layers with the magical blending technique.

🔦 Spotlight Grain:
Add the finishing touch with a radial gradient and film grain for a spotlight grain effect.

🔨 🎧 Tools & Music:

✏️ Adobe Illustrator:
We'll be using Illustrator for all aspects of this illustration technique.

🔤 TT Firs Neue by TypeType: A modern reincarnation of the classic Scandinavian TT Firs sans serif.

🎧 Music: Enjoy the vibes of "Bumping Lucid Green - Fragments [Full Album]" by STEEZYASFUCK.

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