Distort and Transform
- Use the Type Tool (T) to type a word
- Go to Type—>Create Outlines
- We will need to add more anchor points
- Go to Object—>Path—>Add Anchor Points (do this a couple times)
- Select the text
- Edit—>Copy
- Edit—>Paste
- Click on one of the copies
- Go to Effect—>Distort and Transform—>Pucker and Bloat
- Make sure the preview box is checked
- Slide the scale to get the effect you want
- Press OK
- Click on the other copy
- Go to Effect—>Distort and Transform—>Pucker and Bloat
Direct Selection Tool
- Type your word
- Go to Type—>Create Outlines
- Add more anchor points
- Object—>Ungroup
- Click on the Direct Selection Tool in the tool bar (A)
- Click and hold on the anchor points and drag them to alter the letters
