Master the Art of Creating Blurry Glass Effect

Master the Art of Creating Blurry Glass Effect

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Creating the Background
3. Adding the Cones
4. Adding the Text
5. Creating the Glass Effect
   1. Unlocking the Background
   2. Blurring the Background
   3. Creating the Glass Object
   4. Adding Texture to the Glass
   5. Adding Edge to the Glass
   6. Adding a Shadow
6. Conclusion

Introduction

In this tutorial, we will learn how to Create a blurry glass effect with texture in Adobe Illustrator. The tutorial is designed to be easy to follow, even for beginners. By the end of this tutorial, You will be able to create a realistic glass effect with a textured background. So let's jump right into Adobe Illustrator and get started!

Creating the Background

The first step is to create a document in Adobe Illustrator with the RGB color mode. This is important because the result may not be the same if you skip this step. Once you have your document, create a rectangle using the rectangle tool and color it with your desired color. You can use any color you like, and if you need help with choosing the right color code, you can find it in the description or on our blog. Next, create an additional accent on the background by creating a trapezoidal Shape. Color it with another color from the palette using the eyedropper tool. Adjust the shape by selecting one of the anchor points and tilting it to 45 degrees using the direct selection tool. To make sure the angle is correct, use a guide by enabling the rulers and creating a guideline with a -45-degree angle using the transform panel. Once the shape is adjusted, duplicate it by pressing the alt key and drag it outside the artboard. You can now delete the guide as it is no longer needed. Select all the objects and remove the parts that are outside the artboard using the shape builder tool. Finally, lock the background so you can work uninterrupted.

Adding the Cones

The next step is to create another object on top of the background. Use the ellipse tool to create a circle and adjust its size to 270 pixels. Switch the fill to stroke and set the stroke weight to cover the entire circle. To add gradient color to the stroke, open the gradient panel and select the color stops. Use the eyedropper tool to choose the colors from the palette. Apply the gradient along the stroke to create a cone-like shape. Rotate the cone to 45 degrees by holding the shift key and adjusting the position until it meets the background line. Duplicate the cone by pressing the alt key and dragging it slightly outside the artboard. Adjust the size and stroke weight of the duplicated cone and reflect it vertically. Rotate the duplicated cone by -45 degrees and Align it with the first cone. Now the background is complete. Lock all the objects to proceed to the next step.

Adding the Text

To add a finishing touch to the background, we will add a 45-degree text. Choose a font and Type your desired text using the text tool. Rotate the text to 45 degrees by holding the shift key while rotating it. Adjust the position of the text until it aligns with the background line. Now the text is complete, and we can move on to creating the glass effect.

Creating the Glass Effect

To create the glass effect, we need to unlock the base background we created earlier. Right-click on the background and select "Unlock." Once the background is unlocked, select all the objects, including the cones, and group them. Copy the grouped objects and lock the selection. Paste the objects in place to create a new object for the glass effect. Now we need to blur the new object. Go to the Effect menu, select Blur, and then Gaussian Blur. Set the radius to 30 pixels to achieve the desired blur effect. The blurred object will create the impression of a glass surface.

Next, we will create the glass object. Use the rectangle tool to create a long rectangle. Use the direct selection tool to round the rectangle corners. Copy the rounded rectangle and paste it in place. Select the blurred background object and the new rounded rectangle. Right-click and select "Make Clipping Mask" to create the glass object. Set the fill color to white and change the blending mode to "Soft Light" in the transparency panel. Adjust the opacity to 50 percent.

Now let's add texture to the glass. Use the paste in place command or press Ctrl+Shift+V to copy the glass object. Color the object with black and go to the Effect menu. Select Texture and then Texturizer. In the Texturizer panel, set the texture type to "Sandstone" and adjust the scaling, relief, and lighting options as desired. Once you're satisfied with the texture, click OK. The texture may cover the objects behind it, so change the blending mode of the glass object to "Soft Light" in the transparency panel. Adjust the opacity to 40 percent.

Finally, we will add an edge to the glass for a more realistic look. Paste the glass object in place again. Set the fill color to none and the stroke color to white. Lower the opacity to 50 percent. The glass effect is now complete, but we can enhance it further by adding a shadow. Paste the glass object in place once more, color it with black, and apply a blur effect with a radius of 15 pixels. Change the blending mode to "Multiply" and lower the opacity to 10 percent. Position the shadow behind the glass by sending it to the back of all the rounded rectangles.

And there you have it! A beautiful blurry glass effect. I hope this tutorial was helpful, and I encourage you to subscribe to our Channel for more Adobe Illustrator tutorials. If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments. Thank you for watching, and I'll see you in the next video.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we learned how to create a blurry glass effect with texture in Adobe Illustrator. We started by creating the background and adding cones for visual interest. Then, we added text and proceeded to create the glass effect. By unlocking the base background, blurring the object, creating a glass object, adding texture and edge, and finally adding a shadow, we were able to achieve a realistic glass effect. I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and found it helpful. Feel free to experiment and create your own variations. Happy designing!