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Draw a polygon

A polygon is another shape that you can select from the Tools panel. You'll create two polygons in two different colors as the first step in creating ornamentation for the headdress.

1

Turn to page 3 and use the Zoom tool to magnify the path along the headband to 400%.

2

In the Tools panel, double-click the Polygon tool to display the Polygon Tool dialog box.

3

In the Number of Sides text box, type 7, or move the Number of Sides slider to 7.

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Verify that Polygon is selected under Shape, then click OK.

5

Drag to create a small polygon close to the left side of the headpiece path, which has already been created for you, as shown in the following illustration:

6

Choose Edit > Duplicate, and use the Pointer tool to drag the duplicate polygon to the other end of the path.

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With the duplicate polygon still selected, select Gold Highlight from the Fill color box in the Tools panel.