06 - Create Star Shapes in PhotoShop - Shapes, Warp Tool on Text

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Follow this tutorial & attach the results to the bottom of this journal.

Step #1: Star Shapes in PhotoShop


x Open your project in PhotoShop

x Select the Shape Tool and then the Polygon Tool = polygon

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x Make sure Fill pixels is selected. Then click on the Geometry options arrow:

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x Select Star. Also notice the other options available. You may want to come back here later and experiment.

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x Lastly, set the color of your star.

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x Make a new layer for your star by clicking the New Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette.
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Step #2: Drag the Cursor Across the Screen


x Click the Video to see a demonstration:

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x You can change the number of sides here:

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Step #3: Make Another Layer


x Create another new layer.

x Then draw a new star above the old one.

x Add stars on separate layers so you can make them different colors & add layer effects.

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Step #4: Type Layer


x Select the Type Tool and type some words you can use for a project.

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x Then click on the Create warped text button on the top menu bar.

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x Experiment with the various settings & find something to like.

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x Lastly, add blending options to the text layer.

x Click on the little fx on the bottom of the layers palette.

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Last Step:Save & Attach ~


x Save the file as a .PSD and attach it to this journal.

x .PSD preserves your layers so you can work on it later


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