circles, stars) and then twist, stretch, and combine them into complex masterpieces. The Shape Builder tool is your best friend here – it’s like playing “Operation” but with less buzzing and more creativity. And don’t forget about the Pathfinder panel – it’s the Swiss...
I'm astounded that this sort of functionality doesn't exist in illustrator already. The pathfinder tools aren't very helpful with open paths it seems. The closest I've been able to get is using rj-graffix' cutting tools plugin. The "table saw tool" sort...