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How do you make a lightning bolt in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:17 pm

Illustrator is a great tool for creating lightning bolts. There are a few different ways to do it, depending on your desired result.

One way to create a lightning bolt is to use the Rectangle Tool (M), and draw a rectangle that’s about twice as wide as it is tall. Select the Rectangle Tool (M), and then choose the Lasso Tool (L) from the Tools Panel.

Draw a lasso around the top of the rectangle, and then release the mouse button. The lightning bolt will be created.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that creating a lightning bolt in Illustrator can be dangerous. Make sure you are fully aware of the risks involved before attempting to do so.

Another way to create a lightning bolt is to use the Pen Tool (P), and draw a straight line from the top left corner of the document to the bottom right corner. Then, choose the Lightning Bolt Tool (I), and click and drag the cursor to the top left corner of the line you just drew.

The lightning bolt will be created.

The final way to create a lightning bolt is to use the Ellipse Tool (L), and draw an ellipse that’s about twice as wide as it is tall. Then, choose the Lightning Bolt Tool (I), and click and drag the cursor to the top left corner of the ellipse.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

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