| In this Tutorial, I will show you how to create your
very own "Star Brush". |
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| 1.) Create a New file, 30 X 30 pixels,
on a white background. |
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| 2.) Go to Edit > Preferences >
Guides & Grid... (the dialog box will appear.) |
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| Now in the Grid panel select color of your
choice, choose Pixels, Gridline: 1, Subdivisions: 1.
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| 3.) Select the Magnifier tool and click
on the work area to enlarge. I worked at 1200% when I
wrote this Tutorial. (Stretch the window to display full
work area.) |
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| 4.) Select the Pencil tool. |
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| 5.) Select the Brush tip. Click on the
down arrow to activate the Brush palette. Select
the 1 pixel brush. |
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| 6.) Set Mode settings to normal, and
Opacityto 100%. |
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| 7.) Select black from the Color Swatch
palette. |
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| Start filling in the squares to create your new
beautiful brush. (You can use the Eraser tool if
you make a mistake.) |
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| 8.) When finished with the design, remove the
Grid.Go to View > Show > Grid
(Alt+CTRL+') |
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| Now comes the time to finally save your new Custom
Brush! |
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| 9.) Double-Click the Magnifier tool to
return image back to it's original starting size. |
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| Go to Edit > Define Brush to activate
the Brush Name dialog box. (Here you will name your
new brush). Click OK. |
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| 10.) Go back to the Brush options and
click on the down arrow to once again display the Brush
palette. (You may have to use the slider to locate the
new Jewel and click on it). |
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You may now Save or Discard your new
design.
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| Create a new file, say 200 X 200 pixels with a white
background. Select your color and paint away! |
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| I've included here a sample of what can be done with
this brush. |
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| The PSD cactus file is available here for download
with detailed instructions on the Bevel & Emboss
settings. |
