Illustrator is used to open and manipulate vector-based drawing. Vector-based images are series of points connected by lines. It is also called object-oriented or draw images. It uses geometrical formulas to represent images.

Vector files have graphical elements called objects. These objects have properties including color, shape, outline, size, and position on screen as well as definition of object. It is also a self-contained entity, which means that properties of object can be moved and changed without affecting other objects while clarity and crispness are preserved. This characteristic makes a vector-based image suitable for illustration and 3D modeling. An image is created by connecting vector point with straight or curved lines. Vector point or anchor point is basis and most fundamental component in every vector image

Consider making a letterhead with raised letters that are rounded on front. For materials, you will need foam, sandpaper, scroll saw or cutter, spray paint, varnish, cardboard, carbon paper, push pins and wooden plank for panel. In making outline, you can use Corel Draw or any other computer graphics programs.

After making layout, start printing letters. You can either manually draw it or make use of computer if you wanted a fast and accurate output. Print letters individually on a carbon paper so that you can easily trace them on foam.

After plotting letters, use a scroll saw or cutter to cut them. This step is quite difficult because there is a possibility that letters will be deformed. Make sure that back sides of letters are well shaped and flat. For front, you will have to round it.

Sanding of letters is very time consuming. In this step, use a sand paper to smooth-even letters and to make curves for front side.