How to create specific spiral/swirl effect

1. How do you create a spiral effect in Photoshop?
2. What is the difference between a spiral and swirl?
3. Is there a spiral tool in Photoshop?
4. How do you make a 3D spiral in Illustrator?

How do you create a spiral effect in Photoshop?

Use the brush tool, set the properties as in the image below. Draw lines as in the image on the right using your favorite colors. Select Filter>Distort>Twirl, the twirl window will open. Give the angle settings as 999 (maximum) and click OK.

What is the difference between a spiral and swirl?

As nouns the difference between spiral and swirl

is that spiral is (geometry) a curve that is the locus of a point that rotates about a fixed point while continuously increasing its distance from that point while swirl is a whirling eddy.

Is there a spiral tool in Photoshop?

Although Photoshop does not have a brush or tool that automatically creates a spiral, using the twirl filter you can create an easy spiral effect quickly. ... Once you understand the basics, you can use this same effect to create more advanced spiral designs.

How do you make a 3D spiral in Illustrator?

How to Create Funky 3D Springs in Illustrator

1. Create a new document. ...
2. Select the circle and go to Effect > 3D > Revolve. ...
3. Now we'll duplicate and Send to Back. ...
4. With the duplicate copy still selected, open the Appearance palette (Shift + F6). ...
5. In the 3D Revolve dialog box, change the z-axis value to 10 and offset to Left Edge. ...
6. Now we'll match the faces.