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A basic Photoshop layer style tutorial
One of the most commonly requested Adobe Photoshop tutorials is the one whichshows how to create a glassy sphere or button. Never one to take a back seat, Ithought I'd throw my basic Photoshop version into the mix! This is a tutorialshowing how to create a glass Photoshop button set into a metallic base. ThePhotoshop file uses three flat shape layers with layer styles applied.
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Because the effect has been created using Photoshop vector tools, the layereddocument can be increased to any size without loss of quality. Creating non-destructive layered documents with shape layers, adjustment layers and layerstyles is a great way to discover the hidden depths of Photoshop's power andversatility, and makes it possible to edit the file later with ease.
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So how was it created? You can either read on, or view the Photoshop videotutorial below.
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Create the document and shape layers
To begin, create a Photoshop document 550 pixels square. Fill the background withblack. Select the Elipse tool and make sure the Shape Layers button is selected inthe Options palette, rather than the empty Paths option.
While holding down the shift key, create a perfect circle on the canvas, leaving acomfortable amount of space around the edges. Since our button's going to beblue, double-click the color swatch on the new shape layer (in the layers palette)and select a light blue (R76 G115 B241). Obviously you can choose your own colorif you don't like this one!
To centre the circle within your canvas, select the Move Tool, select all and clickon the Align Horizontal Centers and Align Vertical Centers buttons in the Optionspalette. Now duplicate the shape layer twice by dragging it over the Create a NewLayer button at the bottom of the layers palette, and then once again to create athird layer. When you have a black background and three blue, centred, circularshape layers, hide the top two layers, select the bottom (visible) shape layer andmove on to the next stage.
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Create the metal effect button base
Click the Layer Styles button at the bottom of the layers palette and select Stroke(which will become the metal base). Enter values shown here: (where settings havebeen ignored, leave them at their default values)
Size: 30
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Position: Center
Fill Type: Gradient
Style: Linear
Angle: -90 degrees
Click on the Gradient bar to open the Gradient Editor and create a new gradient likethe one shown below. To add new points, just click below the gradient bar. Aswatch point will appear which you can click on to edit. Play around with thegradient until you're happy. Click OK on the Gradient Editor.
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Select Bevel and Emboss and enter the following values, remembering to leave asdefault any settings not mentioned here. This will create a groove within which theglass button will sit:
Style: Outer Bevel
Depth: 190%
Direction: Up
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Size: 6 pixels
Uncheck 'Use Global Light'
Angle: 90 degrees
Altitude: 15 degrees
Click the Gloss Contour thumbnail and select 'Ring'
Highlight Opacity: 100%
Shadow Mode Opacity: 100%
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Create the glass Photoshop button
Make the middle shape layer visible. With the middle shape layer selected, click theLayer Style button and choose Stroke from the popup menu. Enter these values togive the button a light outline which will look like a reflective edge around thecircumference:
Size: 2
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Size: 2
Position: Inside
Blend Mode: Screen
Opacity: 90%
Fill Type: Gradient
Style: Linear
Angle: -90 degrees
Click on the Gradient bar to open the Gradient Editor and create a new gradient likethe one shown below. Once again, it's your button, so play around with thegradient until you're happy. Click OK on the Gradient Editor when done.
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To add some reflected shadow (remember it's in a black environment) selectGradient Overlay. Select a standard black-to-white linear gradient with:
Opacity: 50%
Blend Mode: Multiply
Angle: 90 degrees
Now for some reflected light - select the Inner Glow Layer Style and give it the
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Now for some reflected light - select the Inner Glow Layer Style and give it thefollowing attributes using a light blue-to-transparent gradient:
Blend Mode: Screen
Opacity: 75%
Source: Edge
Choke: 0%
Size: 60 pixels
Range: 50%
To highlight the shadow at the base of the button we can take the optional step ofadding a central inner shadow with these values:
Blend Mode: Screen
Opacity: 75%
Angle: -90
Distance: 30
Choke: 0%
Size: 100 pixels
Contour thumbnail: Cone - Inverted
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When you're finished with this task, click OK and move onto the next (and final)stage.
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Create the reflection
To create the reflection at the top of the button we need to make the final(uppermost) shape layer visible. Select the layer. Select the Move Tool. Make surethat 'Snap to Layers' is active (View/Snap To/Layers) and drag a guide down to
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that 'Snap to Layers' is active (View/Snap To/Layers) and drag a guide down tosnap to the top of the circle.
Now go Edit/Free Transform Path and with the SHIFT and ALT keys held down,reduce the size of the path by about 60%. The SHIFT key constrains theproportions of the scale and also snaps any movement to one axis. The ALT orOPTION key keeps the transformation centred.
Now release ALT, keep SHIFT depressed and drag the circle up until it snaps to theguide at the top. Press RETURN to Commit Transform. Set the blending mode forthe layer to Screen.
To give the lightness of the relection a boost, select Gradient Overlay and create astandard blue-to-white linear gradient as shown. Use these settings:
Blend Mode: Screen
Opacity: 80%
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Only one thing left to do! Add a layer mask
With the top shape layer still selected, click Add a Layer Mask (found at the bottomof the layers palette). A plain white thumbnail will appear on the layer in betweenthe color swatch and vector mask. Make sure it's selected.
Click the little Default Foreground and Background Colors icon at the bottom of themain Tool palette. Then select the (linear) gradient tool. Position the cursor just
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main Tool palette. Then select the (linear) gradient tool. Position the cursor justbelow the top of the small shape layer circle, hold down the SHIFT key to constrainto the Y axis and drag down to just above the bottom of the circle.
The elipse should now blend in seamlessly with the layer beneath, creating a niceglassy reflection. Try redoing this gradient mask a few times until you're happy.
Now you should have a lovely glassy button!
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Optional step - Add more depth
If you'd like to take the reflected shadow a little further, there's a nice little extrayou can throw in. Select the middle shape layer and click the layer styles button.Select Satin. Enter the following values:
Blend Mode: Multiply
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Color: Black
Opacity: 100%
Angle: -90 degrees
Distance: 180 pixels
Size: 250 pixels
Contour: Half Round
Invert: Unchecked
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And you'll end up with something a little darker and richer. Enjoy! Click here for thelatest version of Photoshop.
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