
How to Make a Brush Rope in Illustrator
Making a rope brush can be very tricky if you are creating from scratch. In this tutorial, I will be showing you my method of making a brush rope easily. Step by step, I will show you how to create the pattern for the rope and move on to making the rope ends. Finally, we will apply the rope brush a path to create a pile of rope.
And when you order today, I’m topping up a bonus tutorial to teach you how to weave a rope text as shown above. Using this technique, you will be able to weave through ship anchors or any objects your like.
Difficulty: Intermediate tutorial
Requirements: Illustrator 10 and above
- Step by step to create a rope brush
- Unique technique by author
- Easy to follow with screenshot for every step
- Learn how to create start and end tile for brushes
- Comes with source file for easy reference
- 30 days money back guarantee if not satisfied
Usual Price: $8.00
OFFER Price: $5.00 only
(Order now and get a bonus tutorial on weaving text using rope bush)
Feel free to drop me a note at tony[@]vectordiary.com if you have any questions.
More Premium Tutorials:
Seamless Patterns - Secrets of making complicated patterns tile seamlessly.
![]()






July 1st, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Tony, great tutorial. The steps are details and the effect are unique and fun. Thanks.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:43 pm
fabulous tutorial! creating these types of brushes is something i’ve not been bold enough to try alone, but your tutorial makes the process much less scary… and the weaving thing is something i’ve often wondered how to do; now i know!
July 4th, 2008 at 12:47 am
This is great tutorial, very easy to follow. Now I can use my new skill learned here in my graphic designs
Thanks T!
July 14th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
Hi Tony , Great tutorial!! , and great presentation!
very impressive . I downloaded the pattern one and it is great as well! keep up the good work!
September 8th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
thanks.
for this tutorial, very impressive