Simple Button PS Tutorial :: ZWGdesign :: Your Own Personal WebMaster & WebResource

Tutorial : Simple Button

1.	Create a new file (ctrl+N) Any size RGB color

2.	Make Your button selection. (square, cirkel, oval or any shape You like)

3.	Fill with any color You like.

4.	Invert Selection. (ctrl+I)

5.	If U would like to have sharp bevels, don´t do this step. Feather the selection. (ctrl+alt+D) Radius: 1

6.	Move the selection 1 p to left and 1 p down. (use the arrow keys at your keyboard)

7.	Image > Adjust > Brightness/Contrast... Move the handle of the brightness to around +60 to +100. Adjust until You are satisfied with the bevels. Do it twice if +100 isn´t enough.

8.	Move the selection 2 p to the right and 2 p up

9.	Image > Adjust > Brightness/Contrast... Move the handle of the brightness to about -60 to -100. Adjust until You are satisfied with the bevels. Do it twice if - 100 isn´t enough.

10.	( ctrl+click ) the button layer. Reset Colors, ( d ) Edit > Stroke... Now U are finished and You should have something like this:

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