31 - Blending Options & Styles II in Photoshop ~

Learn These Tools & Concepts:

Layer Styles

Blending Options

   •    Remember: Every part of your work needs to be separated into layers - you can apply effects and blending options to each individual part.

   •    This tutorial is part of the Drive Me Wild project.

Other People's Work:

Here are examples of work inspired by this tutorial.

 

Step #1: Open your project in PhotoShop ~

Open the Layers Palette by hitting F7 and click one of your layers …

Click on the at the bottom.

Start with Bevel and Emboss first …

Step #2: Add Effects to the Layer ~

Try Inner Glow or Stroke or anything else you want. Just Try it!

Each setting can be modified by clicking on the words. The variations are endless.

Blending Options give depth and expression to your work.

Step #3: Styles ~

Then go to: Window > Styles

Try the different styles on your layers.

You can also add styles by doing this:

Stlyes and Blending Options can make your work look really interesting.

Last Step: Save & Attach ~

Save the file as a .PSD and attach it .PSD preserves your layers so you can work on them later.

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