Warning: This is a time-sucker. I can’t be responsible for the loss of productivity that will ensue after you read this post!
I stumbled across an interesting “effect” today while trying to accomplish something else entirely.
1. Select the Polygon Frame Tool, and then click on your page.
2. Fill in the dialog box as shown below:
3. Give the polygon a fill color of none and a stroke color (I used red).
4. Assign a 1 pt stroke weight to the polygon.
5. Change the Stroke Type to Wavy.
6. Now experiment with the weight of the stroke. Also, experiment with changing the stroke alignment from Center to Outside in the Stroke panel. Have fun!
4 pt stroke, center stroke alignment
7 pt stroke, center stroke alignment
12 pt stroke, outside stroke alignment
18 pt stroke, center stroke alignment
18 pt stroke, outside stroke alignment
23 pt stroke, center stroke alignment
This article was last modified on December 21, 2021
This article was first published on October 26, 2012
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