Infinity symbol with gradient

[80sTherapy]

Hello,

I am trying to create an infinity symbol with a 6 color gradient (white > blue > purple > brown > black > red)  that would follow the symbol itself where the red fades into the white portion.

The method I use to create the infinity symbol is to draw a circle with no fill, increase the stroke, convert to curves and move the side node and convert it to a sharp point, thus create a sideways tear-shaped object of sorts. I then duplicate it and flip it horizontally to create the second half of the infinity symbol. Lastly, I expand the stroke of both shapes. So far, so good.

I'm just not sure how to achieve the gradient so it follows the path of the infinity symbol in a figure 8 linearly, but at the correct angle while having the last color (red) blends into the first one (white). 

Any advice or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks. 

[v_kyr]

Not sure if I understood the way of flood correctly, but for an infinity sign ...

• Infinity symbol

... there are several ways to create one, either by reusing font characters, or by own drawing. For a linear gradient applied as a fill on that you distribute the color nodes accordingly. For 6 colors plus that red-to-white fade you would then probably use 6+1 = 7 color nodes ...

• gradient1.afdesign

[Obscured]

.

[thomaso]

[80sTherapy]

2 hours ago, thomaso said:

Thank you!