How to Make a Silky Type Effect with metal edges in Photoshop Tutorial
This tutorial is one for designers. You are going to learn how to add a metallic edge to any object. In this case we are using type. We are also going to fill it with a pattern and a bumpy silky sheen. The purpose is to build some depth into our text style. Look under the video for a link to download the styles for free.Â
You are also going to learn how to make a layer style look right at any size (Just look around to see that this part is badly needed!)
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial
See you at the CAFE
Colin
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Loved this tutorial, Colin. I would love more text tutorials.
Alright! Thanks
Great tutorial. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your hard work and making the tutorial fun and light-hearted.