How to subtract a grunge texture of a layer with several objects?

Hi all

I've been struggling with this for hours. Would be very grateful for help.

I'm trying to apply a vintage texture to some vector illustrations.

In the screenshot, the work I created is in the layer of "work." I tried to simplify the work as much as possible by using the union, merge, expand, etc. I wanted to do a piece of work, but that seems so simple that I can get it.

When I try to perform a subtraction on the layer 'work' with the layer of 'texture', basically everything disappears.

I suspect that it does not work as expected because the layer of my work is always composed of several objects and not a unified object.

Vintage texture superimposed on the work looks good, but I need this subtraction in vector because I intend to get it printed on a shirt in one color, so I can't get the holes filled with color.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Ray

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How can I activate art in a single compound path?

First of all, to unite all paths with the first button in the Pathfinder palette. Then choose object > compound path > make (or press Command-8).

But don't do it this way. Use an opacity mask.

If I use the grunge texture as an opacity mask, do I still to transform the art into a single compound path first or I can do to a layer with several objects as if it were now?

No, you have not; You can keep a complete editibility of your design. You need to just design group firstly, why the opacity mask applies to all this.

Opacity masks are easier to use if you uncheck "Clip" after their creation. Then, all parts of the mask that is black will be transparent; each part that is white will be opaque, and the things which are shades of gray will be partially transparent. Just like in Photoshop. Right now, your grunge texture is white, so you would need to change to black after making your opacity mask.

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