How to Create a Brushed Metal Texture in 3 Easy Steps!

By Brad • September 23, 2009 • Filed in: Illustration Resources

How to Create a Brushed Metal Texture in Three Steps

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In this tutorial, we’ll examine how to create a unique look that can be used in icons, backgrounds, and detailed vector illustrations using Adobe Illustrator. This is a great way to give the appearance of a metallic texture to a surface.

Step 1: Create a Rectangle with a Metallic Gradient

Open a new AI file.

Using the Rectangle Tool (M), click and drag while holding down SHIFT to create a square. Make sure the square does not contain a fill or…

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