![]() So, now we have our backing neon section we’re nearly finished. Please turn on JavaScript to view this video Step 7 Then we can simply click and drag and adjust our gradient colours of choice by selecting the individual gradient nodes and by using the Colour Panel too. To add the gradient simply select the lower layer, go to the Fill Tool and change the Context in the top left corner to Stroke instead of Fill. Most neon signs don’t have this sort of colour divide halfway through the lettering, so bear in mind that you can miss this step if you’re going for more of a realistic look. Then let’s add a multi-coloured gradient to it. ![]() Let’s start by turning off the Top Tube layer so we can see the layer below. Step 4įor this minimal kind of neon effect, we’re simply going to add an Outer Glow to our image. Now we have our lower layer in place, let’s increase the stroke width to add some variation. I usually prefer the last method as it allows me to reposition in larger increments when combined with the Shift key and it’s usually slightly quicker too. We can do this by clicking and dragging it into place using the Transform Panel (via the X and Y axis settings), or by simply using the keyboard to nudge it into place. Then we want to essentially ‘offset’ it from our first white Top Tube layer. Firstly we need to go over to Layers Panel, right-click on our layer and select Duplicate (alternatively once the lettering is selected you could go to Edit > Duplicate too). Now, let’s start to duplicate the lettering to begin creating our neon look. Please turn on JavaScript to view this video Step 3 ![]() Lastly, we need to apply a small amount of sheer to the lettering to give it a more dynamic look. Again, this is because we want this lettering to be front and centre in our design, so in this case, we need everything to look evenly spaced and centralised. Then we need to change the paragraph alignment to Centre Align. If you can’t see the Character Panel simply go to View > Studio > Character to enable this or any other Panels you may require. The next thing we want to do is select our chosen font from the Context Toolbar at the top of the screen or from the Character Panel on the right-hand side. As it is going to be the main focus in this design I’ve decided to make the lettering quite large at around 150 pt. To do this, first, we need to go over to the Artistic Text Tool and click and drag to indicate what kind of size we want our lettering to be. I’m using a font called LOVELO as it already has a neon sign feel to it due to it having an outlined almost tube-like look. In this article, we are going to look at how you can produce your own neon typographic design using a combination of layer effects, blend modes and a few simple tweaks.įor this album cover example, the first step is to create our lettering element.
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