How to make a dashed or dotted line brush for Procreate
Dashed and dotted lines can add a playful and dynamic element to your artwork, making them perfect for illustrations, lettering, and more. Creating your own custom brushes in Procreate allows you to tailor them to your unique style and preferences, giving your artwork that personal touch. So if you're ready to add a dash of excitement to your digital creations, let's dive in and learn how to make a dashed or dotted line Procreate brush!
How to make a dashed line Procreate brush
Step 01:
Create a new square canvas (1080px X 1080px). Select your favorite monoline brush and, with the size set to the maximum, create a single, short line.
Top Tip: Press and hold once you have drawn your line to activate the shape tools and adjust your line's length and angle.
Step 02:
Open the layers menu, tap on the layer where you have drawn your line, and select ‘copy’.
Step 03:
Open the brush library and make a copy of your favorite monoline brush (I recommend using the free monoline brush from the Procreate original brush collection). To make a copy, swipe left on the brush once it is selected and tap ‘duplicate’.
Step 04:
Double-tap the copy of the monoline brush to open the brush settings. Select ‘shape’ on the left-hand side, then tap ‘Edit’ above the shape preview. Tap 'import', and then select 'paste'; this will paste your line from your canvas into the shape editor. Then tap ‘done’.
Step 05:
Under the new shape source preview, toggle the ‘rotation’ bar all the way to the right until it reads ‘follow stroke’; this will ensure that your dashed lines follow the path of the lines you draw when using the brush.
Step 06:
Tap on ‘Stroke Properties’, then slide the ‘Spacing’ property bar to the right until the preview of your brush on the drawing pad shows a reach and style of a dashed line that you are happy with (I recommend somewhere between 60-70%).
Step 07:
Finally, tap on ‘Stabilization’ and adjust the streamline, stabilization, and motion filtering settings to match your personal preferences.
Step 08:
When you are satisfied with your brush's setup, tap on ‘About this brush’ in the bottom left and rename it before tapping ‘Done’ to save your new dashed line brush and all its preferences.
How to make a dotted line Procreate brush
Step 01:
Open the brush library and make a copy of your favorite monoline brush (I recommend using the free monoline brush from the Procreate original brush collection). To make a copy, swipe left on the brush once it is selected and tap ‘duplicate’.
Step 02:
Double-tap the copy of the monoline brush to open the brush settings. Tap on ‘Stroke Properties’, then slide the ‘Spacing’ property bar to the right until the preview of your brush on the drawing pad shows a reach and style of a dotted line that you are happy with (I recommend somewhere between 60-70%).
Step 03:
Finally, tap on ‘Stabilization’ and adjust the streamline, stabilization, and motion filtering settings to match your personal preferences.
Step 04:
When you are happy with your brush's setup, tap on ‘About this brush’ in the bottom left and rename it before tapping ‘Done’ to save your new dotted line brush and all its preferences.
