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

Step #1: Star Shapes in PhotoShop ~

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Open your project in PhotoShop

Select the Shape Tool and then the Polygon Tool =

Make sure Fill pixels is selected.

Then click on the Geometry options arrow:

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

Lastly, set the color of your star.

Make a new layer for your star by clicking the New Layer icon at the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Step #2: Drag the Cursor Across the Screen ~

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Click the Video to see a demonstration:

You can change the number of sides here:

Step #3: Make Another Layer ~

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Create another new layer.

Then draw a new star above the old one.

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

Step #4: Type Layer ~

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

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

Experiment with the various settings & find something to like.

Step #5: Blending Options ~

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Lastly, click on the little on the bottom of the Layers Palette.

Add Drop Shadow

Also add Bevel and Emboss

Last Step:Save & Attach ~

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

Rember - .psd preserves your layers so you can work on it later

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