This tutorial is my own creation. Any resemblance to any other tutorial is unintentional and coincidental.
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Tip: If using my templates for tags you may resize
and add borders if you like.
I do require a credit on your tag for the
template.
DO NOT COVER UP OR ERASE MY WATER MARK
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Written for PSP 9 but should work in
other versions of PSP with minor adjustments.? ? Skill Level: Intermediate
Supplies Needed: Tube/mist?of your choice
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Template -?Chain link fence?templatea.pspimage (Available Here?and )
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Texture -?Corel_15_036
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Save the Texture in your PSP Texture Folder
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Open the Chain link fence?templatea.pspimage in PSP. Minimize for now.
?? Performance Notes: For users of PSP X and higher: If your Manual Color Correction icon is not visible on your toolbar you may wish to do the following to place the icon on your toolbar for future use: View > Customize In left pane scroll down and left click on All Commands. In the right-hand pane scroll until you find Manual Color Correction. Click and drag it to where you want it on your toolbar. ? All settings will remain the same unless otherwise stated. ? Let's have some fun.........:)
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1.? File > Open Open?tube/mist?of your choice in PSP.
? 2.? Window > Duplicate (Shift+D) Close original. ? 3.? Image > Resize Settings: Resample using = Smart Size Lock aspect ratio = Checked Resize all layers = Checked Width = Will self-adjust Height = 365 pixels or less *Note: We will be able to resize again later in the tut if need be. ? 4.? Adjust > Sharpness > Unsharp Mask Settings: Radius = 5.00 Strength = 10 Clipping = 5 Luminance only = Unchecked (If needed) ? 5.? Dropper Tool Left click and select a light color for the Foreground color. ? Right click and select a med. dark color for the Background color.
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Very important tip:
When selecting colors, it is important
to?select colors that coordinate,
a light and darker shade from same color?
are recommended for a neat looking letter.
Also, with the font when adding text etc. if using
11. Manual Color Correction Settings: Preset target color = Unchecked Manual target color = Checked Freehand selection = Unchecked Source = #c0c0c0 Target = Your Foreground (light) color *Note: In PSP version 9 and lower it will be Adjust > Color Balance > Manual Color Correction
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12. Edit > Paste > Paste As New Layer (Your Tube)
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13. Move Tool Move your Tube to the position as desired.
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****Optional You may resize your tube again and sharpen if needed. If you resize: Image > Resize Settings: Width & Height = as desired Use the percentage option and Resize and move to your liking. Resize all layers = Unchecked *Note - You may also choose to use your Raster Deform Tool to resize. If used be sure to click the Pan Tool Icon immediately afterwards to deactivate the Raster Deform Tool
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****Optional You may add any accents/elements or text at this time. Be sure to add Bevels and Drop Shadow of your choice.?
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14. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
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15. Image > Canvas Size
Settings: Width = 3000 pixels (or your choice) Height = 400 pixels Placement = Left middle arrow
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21.?Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow?
Settings:
Vertical = 0
Horizontal = 6
Opacity = 44
Blur = 10.00
Color = Black
Shadow on new layer = Checked
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22.?Effects > Image Effects > Seamless Tiling
Settings:
Edge = Checked
Vertical = Checked
Width = 50
Transition = 50
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23. Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
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24. Layers > New Raster Layer
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25. Layers > Arrange >?Send to Bottom
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26.? Flood Fill Tool
Settings:
Match Mode = None
Tolerance = 0
Blend Mode?=?Normal
Opacity?=?100
Left click to fill with your Foreground
(light) color?
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27.? Effects > Texture Effects >?Texture
Settings:
Texture = Corel_15_036
Size = 25
Smoothness = 0
Depth = 2
Ambience = -3 (minus)
Shininess = 0
Color = White
Angle = 315
Intensity = 50
Elevation = 30
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***Optional
If your letter is not Text-friendly?
add a New Raster Layer and flood fill
with Background (dark) color and lower
opacity to your liking.
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28. Layers > New Raster Layer
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29.?Layers > Arrange > Bring To Top
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30. Add your Watermark and credits.? ? 31. File > Export > JPEG Optimizer Settings: Set compression value to 15-20
or to your preferred compression. ? That's it...You can now assemble in LC. Thank you for trying my tutorial.
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I hope you enjoyed doing my tutorial. If you have any questions or if you'd like to share your results you can email me at netsoffaith@... Please include my name Elaine's Artistry as Author and Tutorial name on your credits. Please link any creations made from this tutorial back to:
"Thank You" to the wonderful people who take their time to test my tutorials. I very much appreciate them for all they do to help me. Couldn't do this
without them.
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Sheri, Rae, Gayl, JudyP, Rosie, JanetB and
Francine
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