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How to Create Metal Textures in Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

Wondering how to create a metal pattern in Photoshop? Learn how to create five cool metallic effects in Photoshop using filters, gradients, and blending modes!

Rowena Aitken • 25 Apr 2023
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How to Create a 'Stranger Things' Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

Fan of Stranger Things designs? Learn an easy way to create a Stranger Things series-inspired text effect, using only layer styles and simple adjustments.

Rose • 31 Mar 2023
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22 Best Fire Photoshop Actions (Fire Text Styles and Photo Effects)

Tutorial • Beginner

Create fire photo effects with Photoshop actions. Grab your favorites from this list of awesome resources from Envato Elements.

Melody Nieves • 27 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Luxurious Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

Want to add a luxury effect to text? Learn how to create an elegant text style for Adobe Photoshop in just a few simple steps!

Jonathan Lam • 27 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Glossy, Puffy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

Did you know you can use any font to create a puffy letters font? Learn how to add effects to text in Photoshop in this cool text effects Photoshop tutorial.

Rose • 17 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Galaxy Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

Want to learn how to add effects to text? Here we'll use a couple of layer styles and textures to create a bright, galaxy-inspired Photoshop text effect.

Rose • 15 Feb 2023
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Create an Illuminated Text Effect in Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

If you're wondering how to add effects to text, this is for you! Learn how to create an illuminated text effect using several Photoshop tools.

Rose • 13 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Realistic Burnt Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

Wondering how to add effects to text? Here we'll use two layer styles to create a super easy but very realistic burnt-in-leather Photoshop text effect.

Rose • 12 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Raindrops Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

Want to learn how to add effects to text? In this tutorial, we'll use filters, textures, layer styles and more to create a raindrops inspired text effect.

Rose • 11 Feb 2023
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How to Create a Brushed Metal Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

Learn how to create a brushed metallic text in Photoshop using multiple layer styles and some textures. This technique can look pretty cool!

Rose • 6 Feb 2023
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Create a One-Layer Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Beginner

This tutorial will show you how to use Photoshop features to create a one-layer-only, retro text effect. Let's get started!

Rose • 4 Feb 2023
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How to Create a 3D, Glowing, Retro Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

Tutorial • Intermediate

This tutorial will show you how to use smart objects and layer styles to create a retro, glowing 3D text in Photoshop. Let's get started!

Rose • 24 Jan 2023