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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also try gap fills
Just draw a star with polygon tools and apply corner effects script several times with different options and finally you will have a beautiful Spirograph :)
Don’t know if I’d have a use for it, but fun to play with.
Another fun trick: duplicate a few sunbursts, the change the color to various shades or orange and yellow, and play with the blending modes. You can get make it look like flames!
what a cool effect! very addicting
Excellent and Fantastic, thx a alot
COOL! You’re having too much fun again, Keith.
If y’all like that, here are some other fun articles:
Using NINA Scripts for Spirograph Patterns in InDesign
Making Snowflakes with InDesign
Making Patterns in InDesign