How to Create a Radial Mesh in Illustrator and Make a Vector CD

Learn how to create a vector CD in Adobe Illustrator using a gradient mesh along with some basic blending and vector shape-building techniques. 00:00 - Intro 01:03 - Set up a new document 01:37 - Create the mesh 02:50 - Edit the mesh 05:40 - Create a slim border 06:44 - Create the CD shape using a clipping mask 07:33 - Add some concentric circles 08:27 - Add a subtle shadow 09:05 - Create the background