Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Start Adobe Photoshop. Start a new Photoshop file.
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Step 2
Select the shape tool from the Photoshop toolbox to create shape for the back of your logo.
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Step 3
Add text on top of the logo, using the Type tool from the Photoshop toolbox. You will now have two layers in the Layers palette.
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Step 4
Merge the two layers together by selecting "Merge Visible" from the "Layer" menu. Notice that in your Layer palette you have one layer now, called Background.
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Step 5
Right-click on your Background layer and select "Layer From Background…" Name the layer and click OK on the dialog box. Now your logo is one layer and you can apply an effect to it.
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Step 1
Go to the "Layer" menu and select "Layer Style." And, then choose "Bevel and Emboss…"
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Step 2
Select the style of bevel or emboss you would like and use the rest of the "Structure" settings to get the bevel or emboss exactly how you like it.
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Step 3
Use the "Shading" settings to add shading to your bevel or emboss.
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Step 4
Click on the word "Contour" on the left-hand side of the dialog box, under "Bevel and Emboss."
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Step 5
Change the contour and range to get the look you want for your logo.
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Step 6
Click the word "Texture" on the left-hand side of the dialog box.
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Step 7
Choose a pattern and change the scale and depth to reflect the type and size of pattern that you want to apply to your logo.
Comments
leduncan said
on 7/6/2009 Good article! I though you explained merging visible layers very well.
whyzz said
on 10/8/2007 Images would have been helpful here. Thanks for writing the article.