 Although simple, this is for the intermediate/advanced PSP user as I have no screen shots. But I also found out that trying is the best way to learn. *S* This tutorial was written by me and is ©momentzdesignz Any other tutorial that looks similar is purely coincidental and no infringement of any other artist is intended. For this tutorial you will need the following: PSP 8 Eye Candy 3 A tube of your choice
1 - Open the tube you wish to use
2 - Open a new image - 500 x 500 transparent - [we will resize later] 3 - Foreground set to dark color from your image 4 - Background set to light corresponding color 5 - Go to your tube > Copy 6 - Back to your transparent image > Paste as a New Layer 7 - Effects > Edge Effects > Trace Contour 8 - Effects > Plugins > Eye Candy 3 > Glow Settings: Choose a nice color from your tube, Width 20, opacity 47, opacity drop off - Fat 9 - Click ok 10 - Right click on your open image again and paste your tube as a New Layer 11 - Image > Resize > 75%; making sure re-size all layers is Un-checked 12 - Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask Settings: Radius 40, Strength 15, Clipping 10 13 - Click ok 14 - Now you will add your text - I used a dark color for mine and created as a vector so I could move it around. 15 - Sometimes an inner bevel and a drop shadow will enhance your text as well. 16 - These choices are up to you, so just play with the text until you get something you like. :) imagination is being very creative. 17 - When you have finished with your text, re-size your image, add your watermark and save as a jpg. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me. ©momentzdesignz 1999 Below are 2 of her lovely results.   Back to Tutorials |