Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator


Standard Spiral Tool in Illustrator can create only logarithmic spirals, but what we should do, if we need spiral with equal distance between turns - Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral?

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

This is really simply. First step - create several parallel lines.

Archimedean (arithmetic) and logarithmic spirals

Select right anchor points with Direct Selection Tool and move them a little up.

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

Here is what we got.

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

Group all lines....

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

... and drug-and-drop to Brushes window.

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

Window "New Brush" will appears. Select "New Art Brush".

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

Type a name or just press "Ok" button.

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

Create a circle and apply your new brush.

Archimedean (arithmetic) spiral in illustrator

I hope this tutorial was helpful. Thank you for reading this and good luck!