You can expand the layer view to see the text and object image separately: In one layer, I have put Job’s name on top of his swimming photo.

Right click: highlight all objects and select Make Clipping Mask.

Layer Panel: Make/Release Clipping Mask icon at the bottom.

Drop down Menu: Object > Clipping Mask > Make.To start, we will do a clipping mask for Job.Ī clipping mask can be made in a few different ways: The objects we are going to clip will be images of them swimming. In this demo, the clipping path will be the text of their names, Lily and Job. Clipped objects must be in the same layer or group.īy now you might be thinking… “What? I’m a visual learner.” Well I am too… so let’s demonstrate.However, one or more objects can be clipped.The clipping path must always be on top of the object you’d like to clip.However, the object below it can be anything – a raster photo, vector drawing, etc.Ī few things to note about clipping masks:

A clipping path can only be a vector object, not a photo. What is a Clipping Mask?Ī clipping mask is a shape (called a clipping path) that masks any object below it, so only what’s inside of the clipping path is visible. Job and Lily have a love for professional swimming and we are going to use one of Illustrator’s brilliant design tools to show off their skills - the clipping mask. Aloha, designers! Please meet Community Director, Jason Aiken’s sweet and totally-cute dogs, Job and Lily.

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