Cebu Illustrator transparency gradient fill

Illustrator Transparency Gradient Step by Step procedures.

Step 1: Create an object with a solid fill (green or any color).

Step 2: Duplicate the object, and fill with a gradient.

Duplicate the created solid fill using the shortcut command below:

Mac Shortcut: Command-C, then Command-F
Win Shortcut: Control-C, then Control-F

Apply a gradient to the top object using Illustrator’s Gradient palette (Window > Gradient). The black areas of your gradient will soon become transparent.

Step 3: Create an Opacity Mask.

Select both objects (the top gradient and the solid fill object) and choose Make Opacity Mask from the fly-out menu in Illustrator’s Transparency palette (Window > Transparency). (Check the arrow little button on the side of your fly-out menu)

Illustrator combines the two objects, select the top shape (the one with the gradient) as an opacity mask for the bottom one (your solid color).

If you look back in the Transparency palette, you’ll see a new opacity thumbnail appears to the right of your selected shape.

Step 4: Test the results!

Test the opacity by drawing a solid box underneath your shape.

Now you've done your Transparency Gradient Fill...

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