I just moved the twist layer below as you said and voilá!!!

Thanks a bunch, hope to see more cool projects form you soon!

Your problem sounds like you’re applying the twist effect to every part of the object instead of the object as a whole. The solution is to move the “twist” layer down, after the “transform” layer.

To be honest, I found out about this by trial and error, moving layers around to see the result. You might have to do the same until you’re satisfied with what you get.

I just saw your tutorial on Vector Tuts, and let me say this: IT’S FREAKIN’ AMAZING! I’ve been looking forward to learn that effect and now I finally got it.

One little question though, when I’m about to “twist” the image, I can’t make it twist the whole thing from the center, it seems like it’s twisting every single circle on its own. Am I missing something? Your help will be highly appreciated.

Once again, the tut is GREAT! Cheers!