[PS] *** Brush-Making

[Keaton]

The following image is large, so only look if you can handle it! I'm splitting it into two smaller images, though, so no worries! =3

http://img53.imageshack.us/img53/318/brushtutfm1.jpg

Now, the instructions if you don't want to wait:

1. First, create a new layer. Name it whatever you'd like, and make sure the resolution is 100 pixels/inch or PS will resize it. Make the background transparent, and size 3"x3".


2. On the new layer make a rough outline of what you'd like your brush to be with a 5 px brush. If you only want the outline, skip to 7. If you want a cool gradient, continue to step 3.

3. Create a new layer and move it under the outline. Fill it all white.

4. Get rid of the white in the outline.

5. Press D to reset your colors (if you haven't already) and use a linear gradient on a new layer between the white and the outline. Set the gradient layer to screen.

6. On the second layer, get rid of the gradient you don't want, for instance, I did outside the outline. When you're done, delete the white layer.

7. Crop the image to the edges of your brush.

8. Go to Layer-->Merge Down

9. Then Edit-->Define Brush. Choose a name and voila! You now can use your brush. Choose the brush tool and go to the bottom. There it is! =D

10. This isn't on the actual image, but you can also get rid of your outline layer in step 6, and skip step 8.

Voila. Enjoy.

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EDIT: Did I need the white layer? I was bored and messing around and I think you don't need it. >.> If you want, you can find out and tell the world.