In this tutorial we will be learning how to create a stylized hollow 3D die. Instead of having usual dots on its surface we will create holes. Well not actual holes, but we will certainly make them look like holes. In the whole creating process there is something we shouldn’t forget – perspective. Perspective is one of the most important things we have to be aware of when we are creating a 3D object. If we leave out the perspective we will end up with distorted object. So let’s move from words to deeds. Step 1 We will start by creating symbols for each individual side of the die. That means we need 6 Rounded Rectangles with different number of dots. These symbols will be applied to our 3D die. Grab the Rounded Rectangle Tool from the Tool panel and click somewhere on the Artboard. In the Rounded Rectangle Options box set the parameters as it shown on the picture below. Fill color is not important. Step 2 Now, grab the Ellipse Tool (L) from the Tool panel and create a perfect circle (for perfect circle hold the Shift key on your keyboard). Select both shapes and under the Align panel select the Horizontal and Vertical Align Center. Step 3 For the side of the die with two dots create another rounded rectangle, make a two copies (Ctrl / Command + C, Ctrl / Command + V) of the yellow dot from the previous step and arrange them as it shown on the picture …
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How to Create a Hollow Die in Adobe Illustrator