Learn how to create object reflection with Adobe Illustrator tools

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In this video tutorial we will show you how to create object reflection in the Adobe Illustrator.

Launch the Adobe Illustrator. Go to the "File" menu and choose "New". In the appeared window, set the document properties and press "OK". Select the "Type Tool".


Type the text in the created document. Now switch to the "Selection Tool". Resize the text by holding the left mouse button.


Go to the color palette in the toolbar and open it.

In the appeared window change the text color if you want and press "OK". Then right-click on the text. Select the "Transform" option from the drop-down menu and choose "Reflect".

In the appeared window, change the text orientation in the "Axis" section and press "OK".

Choose the "Rectangle Tool" and create a rectangle filled with color. Then choose the "Gradient Tool" and press the "Gradient" icon to select the fill mode.

Change the gradient direction. Switch to the "Selection Tool" and select the rectangle. Go to the "Transparency" tab and press the "Make Mask" button.

Now the object reflection has been successfully created.