Master Adobe Illustrator | Episode 5: Width Tool Tutorial – Create Dynamic Stroke Effects

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Master Adobe Illustrator Beginner Series!
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Width Tool to create stylized strokes, dynamic line weights, and custom path thicknesses — a must-have skill for illustrators and logo designers.
✏️ What You’ll Learn:

How to activate and use the Width Tool (Shift + W)
Adjusting stroke thickness at specific anchor points
Creating tapered lines, pressure-like effects, and flowing contours
Combining the Width Tool with the Pen Tool and Brush Tool
How to edit and reset width profiles
Saving and applying custom width profiles to other objects

🛠️ Tools & Features Covered:

Width Tool (Shift + W)
Stroke Panel
Width Profile Presets
Working with curved and straight paths
Smart stylization for illustrations, calligraphy, logos, and outlines

💡 This episode is great for beginners who want to give their vector lines a natural, expressive look without needing a drawing tablet.
📺 Watch Previous Episodes:
🔹 Episode 4: Working with Brushes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLXQYDnY74s
🔹 Episode 3: Pencil Tool for Smooth Freehand Drawing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dc36BcYhXPs
🔹 Episode 2 Part 5: Final Design: Colors, Grouping & Layout Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udZoKg10aa0
🔹 Episode 2 Part 4: Coloring, Grouping & Layout Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?BkOGeFukHZY
🔹 Episode 2 Part 3: Colors, Grouping & Polish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?SfWX8bxsm4o
🔹 Episode 2 Part 2: Spiral Tool & Pathfinder Panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cC02H6irx4I
🔹 Episode 2 Part 1: Basic Shapes & Tools: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HinhsM4tn9M
🔹 Episode 1: Introduction & Interface: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbgcNBkV8_4

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🎯 Up Next: Episode 6 – The Blend Shape Tool

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