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3D · Split Face

zap

Effects used: 3D · Split Face

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Tilt	3
Boom	-21
Focal length	36
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Magenta 3
Slope style	Gradient
Split Face
Part 2 colour	Lemon 500 (#998405)
Horizontal	6%
Ridge count	7
Ridge size	15.6%
Gap start	0.069 em
Gap end	0.069 em
Gap colour	Lemon 100 (#F5EEC8)
Face
Face colour	Lemon 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in Squarely. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Wobble
stone
Effects used: 3D · Wobble
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.4 em
Direction 270°
Boom 2
Focal length 64
Wobble
Profile Zigzag
Ridges per em 9
Ridge size 19%
Roundness 100%
Lean 100
Balance -1
Width 45%
Random 94%
Pour -46
Face
Face colour Licorice 200
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in Squarely. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.
3D · Crack
smash
Effects used: 3D · Crack
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.1 em
Direction 270°
Boom -19
Focal length 48
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Crack
Pattern Crack
Pieces 74
Shift 0.008 em
Rotate 1°
Gap 0.005 em
Axis 28°
Aspect 8
Face
Face colour Licorice 200
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in Squarely. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.4 em
Direction	270°
Boom	2
Focal length	64
Wobble
Profile	Zigzag
Ridges per em	9
Ridge size	19%
Roundness	100%
Lean	100
Balance	-1
Width	45%
Random	94%
Pour	-46
Face
Face colour	Licorice 200

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-19
Focal length	48
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Crack
Pattern	Crack
Pieces	74
Shift	0.008 em
Rotate	1°
Gap	0.005 em
Axis	28°
Aspect	8
Face
Face colour	Licorice 200

3D · Halftone · Sticker

heros

Effects used: 3D · Halftone · Sticker

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	315°
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Grape 500 (#8B66EE)
Slope style	Comic
Extrusion stroke	on
Extrusion stroke weight	0.015 em
Extrusion stroke colour	Mango 100 (#FFE9D1)
Apply to face as well	on
Taper	0
Halftone
Density	0.057 em
Angle	45°
Colour	Blue Raspberry 300 (#5EB7FE)
Distribution	Linear
Direction	90°
Sticker
Band 1	0.05 em, Blue Raspberry 300 (#5EB7FE)
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 700

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in SuperSquad. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Split Face

fish

Effects used: 3D · Split Face

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-26
Focal length	23
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Juicy Shadow (#5F0022)
Slope style	Gradient
Split Face
Part 2 colour	Juicy Saturate (#CA0058)
Angle	15°
Horizontal	6%
Ridge count	3
Ridge size	22.1%
Roundness top	100%
Roundness bottom	100%
Gap start	0.1 em
Gap end	0.4 em
Gap colour	Juicy Shine (#F6C7E4)
Face
Face colour	Juicy Saturate

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in HoboStd. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Highlight · Sticker

delish

Effects used: 3D · Highlight · Sticker

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-19
Focal length	48
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Dragonfruit 500 (#D73F85)
Highlight
Offset	5
Size	4
Colour	Dragonfruit 100 (#FFE5ED)
Sticker
Band 1	0.03 em, Juicy Shadow (#5F0022)
Band 2	0.03 em, Juicy
Face
Face colour	Dragonfruit 500

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AntiqueOlive-Compact. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Bevel
chisel
Effects used: 3D · Bevel
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.05 em
Direction 270°
Boom 50
Focal length 130
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Slope colour Juicy (#D73F85)
Slope style Color
Bevel
Inset 64%
Face
Face colour #D73F85
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AntiqueOlive-Compact. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.05 em
Direction	270°
Boom	50
Focal length	130
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Juicy (#D73F85)
Slope style	Color
Bevel
Inset	64%
Face
Face colour	#D73F85

3D · Split Face

Tilt

Effects used: 3D · Split Face

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	45°
Boom	15
Focal length	6
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 800 (#322C30)
Slope style	Gradient
Split Face
Part 2 colour	Dragonfruit 500 (#D73F85)
Ridge count	5
Gap start	0.209 em
Gap end	0.209 em
Gap colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Fold	on
Fold top shift	-26%
Face
Face colour	Dragonfruit 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in ApotekExtended-Bold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Sticker · Shape

Squad

Effects used: 3D · Sticker · Shape

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	315°
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Magenta 2 (#FFBEFF)
Slope style	Comic
Extrusion stroke	on
Extrusion stroke weight	0.015 em
Extrusion stroke colour	White (#FFFFFF)
Apply to face as well	on
Taper	0
Sticker
Band 1	0.01 em, TC2
Shape
Shape	Oval
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 500

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in HeroesLegend. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Shape

Space

Effects used: 3D · Shape

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-3
Focal length	123
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Mango 700 (#774A01)
Extrusion stroke	on
Extrusion stroke weight	0.005 em
Extrusion stroke colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Apply to face as well	on
Taper	10
Stroke only	on
Shape
Shape	Oval
Amount	-100%
Width	3 em
Height	1 em
Face
Face colour	Black

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in ApotekExtended-Bold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Split Face

Sharp

Effects used: 3D · Split Face

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	315°
Boom	15
Focal length	6
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Magenta 3
Slope style	Gradient
Split Face
Part 2 colour	Blue Raspberry 500 (#038BDA)
Angle	6°
Vertical	-10%
Ridge count	5
Gap start	0.167 em
Gap fill colour	off
Gap colour	Dragonfruit 500 (#D73F85)
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in ApotekExtended-Bold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Crack · Sticker · Drip · Wobble

Rage

Effects used: 3D · Crack · Sticker · Drip · Wobble

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Juicy Shadow (#5F0022)
Slope style	Color
Crack
Pattern	Crack
Pieces	11
Impact X	32%
Shift	0.04 em
Rotate	3°
Gap	0.01 em
Axis	28°
Aspect	8
Sticker
Band 2	0.059 em, Magenta 2
Drip
Neat → Sloppy	75
Size	38
Wobble
Profile	Wave
Ridges per em	8
Ridge size	0%
Roundness	100%
Width	45%
Rounded corner	0.058 em
Face
Face colour	Juicy Saturate

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in HeroesLegend. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Pattern Slice

NYC

Effects used: 3D · Pattern Slice

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-26
Focal length	94
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Blue Raspberry 700 (#01598F)
Slope style	Color
Pattern Slice
Density	7
Ratio	65%
Range start	-19%
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 500

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in BebasNeue. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Cubes

Moving

Effects used: 3D · Cubes

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.5 em
Direction	315°
Boom	37
Focal length	24
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Slope style	Comic
Cubes
Cube colour	Blood Orange 900 (#521800)
Width	off
Height	on
Box spacing	0.078 em
Face
Face colour	White

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in !CRASSROOTSOFL. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Pattern Slice

Mars

Effects used: 3D · Pattern Slice

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-26
Focal length	94
Top wall colour	None
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Cherry 500 (#E24156)
Slope style	Color
Pattern Slice
Density	7
Mode	Graduated
Ratio	65%
Range start	36%
Range end	108%
Face
Face colour	Cherry 700

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in 7daysfat. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Strokes

Magic Garden

Effects used: 3D · Strokes

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Kiwi 900 (#103800)
Strokes
Row 1	0.003 em, Kiwi 300 (#7AC75D), raised 0.01 em
Rounded	100%
Raise the fill	0.05 em
Face
Face colour	Kiwi 100

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AcuminConcept-WideExtraLight. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Strokes · Wobble

Gear

Effects used: 3D · Strokes · Wobble

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.05 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-22
Focal length	57
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 800 (#322C30)
Slope style	Color
Strokes
Row 1	0.002 em, Licorice 200 (#E4DBE0)
Raise the fill	0.05 em
Wobble
Profile	Square
Ridges per em	13
Ridge size	39%
Roundness	0%
Width	69%
Face
Face colour	Licorice 800

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in GillSansNova-Bold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D
Dominos
Effects used: 3D
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.02 em
Direction 270°
Boom 27
Focal length 131
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Slope colour Blue Raspberry 700 (#01598F)
Slope style Comic
Face
Face colour Blue Raspberry 100
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in BalboaPlus-Fill. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.
3D
Deep
Effects used: 3D
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.3 em
Direction 90°
Boom -8
Focal length 136
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Slope colour Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Slope style Comic
Face
Face colour White
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AntiqueOlive-Compact. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.02 em
Direction	270°
Boom	27
Focal length	131
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Blue Raspberry 700 (#01598F)
Slope style	Comic
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 100

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	90°
Boom	-8
Focal length	136
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Slope style	Comic
Face
Face colour	White

3D · Cubes

Chicago

Effects used: 3D · Cubes

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.5 em
Direction	315°
Boom	37
Focal length	24
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Cubes
Cube colour	Licorice 800 (#322C30)
Height	on
Random	Tops
Box spacing	0.078 em
Face
Face colour	Licorice 200

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in BricolageGrotesque36ptCondensed-Regular. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Shape
Chevron
Effects used: 3D · Shape
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.3 em
Direction 270°
Boom 18
Focal length 52
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Slope colour Cherry 500 (#E24156)
Slope style Color
Shape
Shape Heart
Amount -100%
Face
Face colour Cherry 700
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in GothamNights. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	270°
Boom	18
Focal length	52
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Cherry 500 (#E24156)
Slope style	Color
Shape
Shape	Heart
Amount	-100%
Face
Face colour	Cherry 700

3D · Strokes · Plaid

Cat in a Hat

Effects used: 3D · Strokes · Plaid

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.05 em
Direction	270°
Boom	27
Focal length	131
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Blue Raspberry 700 (#01598F)
Slope style	Comic
Strokes
Row 1	0.005 em, Dragonfruit 900 (#530E2F)
Raise the fill	0.001 em
Plaid
Mix type	Horizontal
Mirror segments	off
Align to	Artboard
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 100

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in DoctorSoosBold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Strokes · Halftone

Car

Effects used: 3D · Strokes · Halftone

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope style	Comic
Strokes
Row 1	0.01 em, Blue Raspberry 300 (#5EB7FE), raised 0.22 em
Raise the fill	0.15 em
Halftone
Pattern	Lines
Density	0.022 em
Colour	Blue Raspberry 900 (#003051)
Distribution	Mirror
Shade	86%
Direction	-90°
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in ApotekExtended-Bold. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Strokes

Cake

Effects used: 3D · Strokes

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	315°
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Dragonfruit 500 (#D73F85)
Slope style	Gradient
Strokes
Row 1	0.01 em, Dragonfruit 500 (#D73F85), raised 0.12 em
Row 2	0.01 em, Juicy Shine (#F6C7E4), raised 0.09 em
Row 3	0.01 em, Dragonfruit 700 2 2 (#791FAD), raised 0.06 em
Row 4	0.01 em, Juicy Shine (#F6C7E4), raised 0.03 em
Rounded	100%
Fill on top	off
Raise the fill	0.09 em
Face
Face colour	Dragonfruit 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AdvisorBlackSSiBlack. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Highlight · Wobble

CANDY

Effects used: 3D · Highlight · Wobble

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.05 em
Direction	315°
Boom	-29
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Blue Raspberry 900 (#003051)
Highlight
Offset	2
Size	3
Roundness	4
Wobble
Profile	Wave
Ridges per em	4
Ridge size	0%
Roundness	100%
Width	45%
Rounded corner	0.075 em
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in GothamUltra. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D · Strokes · Highlight · Sticker · Wobble

BeerFridge

Effects used: 3D · Strokes · Highlight · Sticker · Wobble

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.3 em
Direction	270°
Boom	3
Focal length	91
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Blue Raspberry 900 (#003051)
Strokes
Row 1	0.002 em, Blue Raspberry 700 (#01598F)
Row 2	0.027 em, Blue Raspberry 900 (#003051)
Highlight
Offset	2
Size	2
Sticker
Band 1	0.034 em, Licorice 50 (#FEF8FC)
Wobble
Profile	Wave
Ridges per em	4
Ridge size	0%
Roundness	100%
Width	45%
Rounded corner	0.075 em
Face
Face colour	Blue Raspberry 300

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in GothamUltra. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

3D
Bee
Effects used: 3D
Control Value
3D
Depth 0.1 em
Direction 270°
Boom -9
Focal length 98
Top wall colour #666
Side wall colour #AAA
Slope colour Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Slope style Gradient
Face
Face colour Mango 300
Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in AmeliaBT-Regular. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.1 em
Direction	270°
Boom	-9
Focal length	98
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Licorice 400 (#A49CA1)
Slope style	Gradient
Face
Face colour	Mango 300

3D · Strokes

Barbie

Effects used: 3D · Strokes

Control	Value
3D
Depth	0.2 em
Direction	90°
Boom	-22
Focal length	40
Top wall colour	#666
Side wall colour	#AAA
Slope colour	Lemon 700 (#635500)
Slope style	Gradient
Strokes
Row 1	0.003 em, Dragonfruit 100 (#FFE5ED), raised 0.068 em
Row 2	0.026 em, Dragonfruit 300 (#FD80B3), raised 0.017 em
Row 3	0.006 em, Dragonfruit 300 (#FD80B3), raised 0.012 em
Rounded	90%
Fill on top	off
Raise the fill	0.09 em
Face
Face colour	New color 2

Rendered in Illustrator with JuicyType in Bartex. Lengths are in em (fractions of the type size). Controls not listed are at their defaults.

What you can adjust

ModeOverall outside / Individual strokes / Fill alone
Depth0–400 pt
Top, side and slope wall coloursAuto / #EEE / #AAA / #777 / #444 / #111 / None; or a document spot
Extra extrusion layersup to 10, each with its own width 0–400 pt and three colours
Direction0–360°, default 30°
Tilt−10 to 10
Boom−50 to 50
Focal length0–1000, perspective
Extrusion stroke0–20 pt, colour, Apply to face as well, Taper 0–20 (default 5), Stroke only
Slope styleColor / Gradient / Comic / Split
Preserve spot colorson/off

Still live text

3D is applied as an Illustrator live effect, so the text stays editable. Change the word, the font, or any slider afterwards, and save the result as a Graphic Style to reuse it.

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