Gradient Meshes to Make a Burning Vector Match (Part 1)

 

1. Making a Vector Matchstick

Step 1

A new document should be created in RGB mode. Make a black rectangle using the Rectangle Tool (M). Our history will be as follows. Securing this layer.

Step 2

Establish a New Layer. Draw another rectangle resembling a matchstick using the Rectangle Tool (M). Now, fill it with a linear gradient of different brown tones to depict how the light is distributed at the match's edges. These are the hues I applied:

    #482217

    #efd195

    #994521

 

 

Step 3

Control-F will allow you to copy this rectangle and paste it in front. The rectangle's height will now be significantly decreased, and a new linear gradient will be used to fill it. This rectangle's brown hues ought to be darker than those on the bottom rectangle. I used the following values:

    #310901

    #996148

    #782803

Step 4

Choose Object > Blend > Make while selecting both rectangles. Then select Specified Steps, 50 under the Spacing option in Object > Blend > Blend Options.

Step 5

Make a second rectangle that is the same width as the first one. As demonstrated above, add a gradient fill. The values I use are:

    #340900

    #984420

    #792702

 

 

 

Step 6

Opacity should be set to 0.

Step 7

(Control-F) Copy the rectangle and paste it in front. Then reduce its size to a very small amount and return the Opacity to 100%.

Step 8

Object > Blend > Make should be used after selecting the final two rectangles.