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Firstly you need to produce your label design. Here is ours below:

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To prepare this artwork to be able to be wrapped around a 3D object we need

to make it a Symbol. First select the label and outline all the text

(hot keys command + shift + O). Then select the artwork using the selection tool (hot key V).

Get the Symbols pallet up (Window > Symbols). Drag the artwork into the pallet.

A dialog box will appear allowing you to save the artwork as a symbol.

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Now we need to create the packaging object upon which the label will sit. Use the Rounded

rectangle tool from the tools pallet (note: by default the rectangle tool will be highlighted

click and hold on this and a menu will expand which will allow you to select the rounded

rectangle tool). If you click (dont click and drag) on your art-board with this tool selected you

will find a window will appear giving you the option to define the radius of the roundedcorners. You can also select the dimensions you wish to use. Alternatively click and drag on

the art-board to create your shapes.

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Using this tool create your pill container by drawing the relevant shapes. One you have them

use the tools in the Align pallet (hotkeys shift + F7) to center, or horizontally align them.

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We are now going to group these separate shapes and make them one single shape. You do

this by using the tools in the Pathfinder palette (hotkeys Shift + Command + F9). Select

the shapes using the selection tool (hot key V) and then in the Pathfinder Palette select

the first icon on the left add to shape area then click expand.

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Now we have our basic shape but we need to get this ready for being made 3D. To do this

we need half of this shape. To create this draw a rectangle using the rectangle tool which can

be found in the main tool pallet (hot key M). Click and drag on your artboard to produce a

shape and position it over half of the pill container shape we have just created. Then select

both shapes using the selection tool (hot key V), go back to the Pathfinder Palette and

select the 2nd option on the left (Subtract from shape area).

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We now have a shape, ready to be made 3D. But before we go onto that step there is one

last task to do we now need to divide our shape to allow us to colour the lid, the label and

the main body of the pill box. To do this use the pen tool (hot key P) and draw horizontal

lines across the pill container where the label and lid will sit. To use the pen tool click to the

left of your shape, on the artboard where you wish to make your first segment this will

create your first node then hold shift and click on the right hand side, this will create your

second node. Now hold command and click onto the artboard to deselect the line you have

just drawn and repeat the process. By holding down shift you will keep the line exactly at 90

degrees. See the example below:

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Now select the lines and the shape using using the selection tool (hot key V) and hit the

divide option on the Pathfinder Pallet. This will divide the shape into sections.

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Use the Direct selection tool (hot key A) and click and drag over the inner vertical lines.

Press the delete or backspace key on your keyboard. You can then go in an colour the

different segments as you desire (it is also possible to make them partly transparent if you

want so as to create the illusion of glass). This tidies up the shape and makes it ready to be

taken into the third dimension!

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Select your shapes using the selection tool (hot key V) and group them (hot keys

Command + G). Now go to Effect > 3D > Revolve. This will open a window giving you

options to make your object 3d. If you press Preview you will be able to see what your

object looks like in 3D. (If the revolve seems to be inside out ensure that that you selectRight edge)

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When you have obtained the angle of the shape you desire click on the Map Art button.

This will bring up another window. You will need to find the relevant surface you want

your label artwork to be mapped onto. Once you find it select the label symbol from the

drop down and position into place (ensure you select the Shade Artwork option for arealistic effect). Press ok., then make any rotation amends as may be required and then

press ok again.

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