Creating the Grip Texture

We have now created a path that defines the shape of one of the grip handles. We want now to create a fill to make it look textured.

1. Make sure the Grip Path is selected.
   You can do this by clicking on it in the Layers panel.
   
2. In the Properties Inspector set the following options:
   
   Fill: Linear
   Edge: Anti-Alias
   Texture: Grid 1, Amount: 50%
   Transparent: Checked
   Stroke: None
   Opacity: 50%, Blend Mode: Normal
   Effects: None
   
   This creates a texture fill for the grip. We need to sort out apparent lighting direction however.

©Andrew Craigie 2002