Creating Chrome Type in Adobe Illustrator

This has to be one of the easiest ways I’ve found to create chrome type in Illustrator.

CHOOSE A FONT

In a new Illustrator document, select a font you like and type in the copy you want to make chrome. The typeface I’m using is Gill Sans Ultra Bold.

LOAD GRAPHICS STYLE

Then, load the “Image Effects” graphics style library. When the Image Effects palette comes up, select your line of copy, then select the “Metal Silver” swatch. And Voila! You’ve got chrome type.

You can also get some other great effects too by clicking on some of the other swatches within the palette. Here are a few examples:

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