Learn to craft a detailed hourglass icon using Adobe Illustrator in this 50-minute screencast tutorial. Discover techniques for creating simple shapes, applying gradients, and incorporating vector textures without relying on the Pen Tool. Suitable for beginning illustrators, this step-by-step guide is compatible with Illustrator CS4 and earlier versions, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Gain valuable skills in icon design and vector illustration as you follow along with this practical, hands-on tutorial from Envato Tuts+.