1. Using Illustrator's Preset Patterns
Setting up your base document
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Loading, applying, and scaling a dot pattern
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Working with gradient dot patterns
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2. Creating a Custom Round-Dot Pattern
Creating a pattern of custom halftone dots
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Increasing the raster resolution of your document
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Converting jagged raster dots to smooth vectors
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Pasting a dot pattern into editable text
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Precisely aligning dots to letterforms
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3. Creating a Custom Square-Dot Pattern
Creating the base shapes for your square dots
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Expanding and ungrouping dynamic effects
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Blending a square gradient dot pattern
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A stylistic alternative to dot-pattern text
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4. Infusing Energy into Your Custom Pattern
Adding dynamic rotations for a symmetrical wave
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Patterned text and the sharp drop shadow
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Making the most of a happy accident
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Ex_Files_DDC_GradientDot.zip
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