How to Make Your Own Background for Hi5
Hi5 allows you to upload a background image to give your profile a custom look. While images of up to 1,600 by 900 pixels are acceptable, it is best use textures so you end up with a tiled background that still looks good in various screen sizes. If you are not happy with the any textures you have in your system, you can try creating your own background using one or more graphics tools.
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Use Tartan Maker to generate a tartan pattern based on your choice of colors and number of bands. Tartan Maker also lets you choose the orientation of the texture as well as the size of the yarn.
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Use GRSites Texture Maker to make gradient, pattern, text or procedural backgrounds from scratch. This free online site guides you through a series of steps where you can customize the color, choose a certain texture style and adjust various other attributes, including the size. The Text Textures tool also lets you add text and choose from a number of fonts.
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Use PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate to create your own background or texture using various photo editing tools and brushes. This Windows application includes a number special brushes called Picture Tubes, which let you to use special graphics and clip art as a brush. PaintShop Pro X4 Ultimate also lets you crop and edit images so you can form seamless tiles.
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