Follow this tutorial and you will learn how to play with the 3D options in Illustrator to create 3D letters and how to transform them into a sketch text using the Scribble effect and the Map Art option. You can create this effect using any color and because of its transparency you can place it on any background. You can vary the results depending on your setting and the colors you choose. Here is the link to the full tutorial:How To Create A 3D Sketch Effect
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