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Create a Stitched Denim Text Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we will explain how to combine Photoshop
filters, brushes,and vector shapes to create a stitched denim text
effect using Photoshop CS6.Let's get started!
Tutorial Assets
The following assets were used during the production of this
tutorial.
Grobold font.gradient-shapes for Photoshop by ilnanny.Rust 'n
Grunge by Ryan2006.
Step 1
Create a new 1250 x 768 px document.
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Set the Foreground color to #83b7ca and the Background color to
#22576b,then, fill the "Background" layer with the Foreground
color.
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Next, we are going to apply some filters to create the denim
texture. Thesame texture will be used for both the Background and
the text. Start bygoing to Filter > Filter Gallery > Sketch
> Halftone Pattern. Change the Sizeto 1, the Contrast to 0, and
choose "Dot" from the Pattern Type drop downmenu.
This will create the base for the denim texture.
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Go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Artistic > Smudge
Stick. Change the StrokeLength to 2, the Highlight Area to 12, and
the Intensity to 10.
This will create the main denim texture.
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Go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Texture > Grain. Change
the Intensity to 11, theContrast to 50, and choose "Regular" from
the Grain Type drop down menu.
This will add subtle noise to the denim texture making it look
more realistic.
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Step 2
Duplicate the Background layer then make the copy layer
invisible by clickingthe eye icon next to it.
Select the "Background" layer once again. Go to Image >
Adjustments >
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Hue/Saturation, and change the Hue to 20, the Saturation to -50,
and theLightness to -50 as well.
Go to Image > Adjustments > Levels, and change the Shadows
value to 35 todarken the texture a bit more.
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Step 3
Create the text in white using the font Grobold. In the
Character panel(Window > Character), change the Size to 300pt
and the Tracking value to 75to avoid overlapping.
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Notice that the letter "D" is still a bit close to the letter
"e", which will causean undesired overlapping of the edges later
on. To fix that, place the TypeTool cursor between the letters "D"
and "e", then change the Kerning value to68.
Step 4
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Make the "Background copy" layer visible again by clicking the
empty boxnext to it, and drag it on top of the text layer. Then,
Ctrl/Cmd + Click the textlayer's thumbnail to create a
selection.
Go to Select > Modify > Expand, and type in 6. Larger
values will cause theselection to merge on some parts and we don't
want that. So make sure toadjust the value accordingly if you are
using a different font size.
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Select the "Background copy" layer, then press Ctrl/Cmd + J.
This will copyand paste the selected area in a new layer. Make the
"Background layer"invisible as we don't need it anymore.
Duplicate the layer called "Layer 1", then change the copy's
Blend Mode toSoft Light and its Opacity to 50%. This will intensify
the colors and the
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details of the texture.
Double click "Layer 1" to apply a simple Inner Shadow effect, by
changing theOpacity to 50%, the Distance to 0, and the Size to
2.
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This will add a very subtle definition to the edges, and it will
help blend themwith the stroke brush that will be added later
on.
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Step 5
Duplicate the text layer, then make the original one invisible.
Move the copyon top of all layers.
Right click the duplicated text layer then choose Convert to
Shape. The text is
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no longer editable now.
Pick any Shape Tool and take a look at the Options bar at the
top. There aresome new interesting features introduced in Photoshop
CS6 that will help uscreate the stitches easily and quickly.
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Start by getting rid of the inner part of the shape by choosing
the "No Color"option under the Fill icon. This value is not the
same as the layer's Fill value.The first one will get rid of the
color inside the shape but won't affect thestroke, while the other
will affect both the fill color and the stroke.
Step 6
Now we need to add the stroke to the shape. So click the Stroke
icon, andchoose "Solid Color". Then, click the Color Picker icon,
and get the color#c0b384.
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Type 3 in the stroke width field, then click the shape stroke
type icon andchoose the Dashed line preset. To modify some more
stroke settings, click theMore Options button down the box.
In the Stroke window, set the Align to Inside, the Caps to Butt,
and theCorners to Miter. Then, change the first Dash value to 2.5,
and the first Gap
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value to 1. As you can notice, the Dash value determines the
dash length, andthe Gap value determines the distance between the
dashes.
Step 7
Double click the stitches (text shape) layer to apply the
following Layer Style:
Bevel and Emboss: Since the stitches are so small, change the
Size to 0, theeffect will still add a subtle dimension to the
stitches even with the 0 value.Also, change the Highlight Mode
color to #bea85a.
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Contour: Use the default values.
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Inner Shadow: Change the Distance to 0 and the Size to 1.
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Gradient Overlay: Change the Blend Mode to Multiply, the Opacity
to 50%,and use the "Gold Rail G2" gradient from the "Tracks.grd"
file in thegradients pack, then change the Style to Reflected.
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Outer Glow: Change the Blend Mode to Multiply, the color to
#444425, andthe Size to 0. This will intensify the shadow
effect.
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Drop Shadow: Change the Blend Mode color to #112d37, the Opacity
to 80%,the Distance to 0, the Size to 7, and the Contour to Cove
Deep.
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This should add a 3D feel to the stitches.
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If you think the stitches are a bit harsh you can decrease their
layer's Opacityto a value around 85%.
Step 8
Ctrl/Cmd + Click a denim texture layer's thumbnail to create a
selection.
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Click the Create new fill or adjustment layer icon down the
Layers panel andchoose Hue/Saturation. The selection will create a
mask for the adjustmentlayer so that it only affects the
texture.
Change the Hue value to 10, and the Saturation value to -25.
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Create a selection again, then click the Create new fill or
adjustment layericon and choose Levels.
Change the Shadows value to 30 to darken the texture.
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Step 9
Open the Brush panel (Window > Brush) and choose the "Dune
Grass" brushthen modify its settings as shown below:
Brush Tip Shape:
Shape Dynamics:
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Scattering:
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Dual Brush: Choose the "Chalk 36 pixels" brush.
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Color Dynamics:
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Step 10
Right click the original text layer and choose Create Work
Path.
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Set the Foreground color to #597f91 and the Background color
#081f30.Create a new layer below the two denim texture layers and
call it "Stroke".
Pick the Direct Selection Tool, then right click the Work Path
and chooseStroke Path.
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Choose Brush from the Tool drop down menu, and make sure that
theSimulate Pressure box is un-checked.
This will stroke the path with some frayed edges, but they seem
thin andscattered. To make them more dense, stroke the path two
more times.
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You should get better and more realistic looking edges now.
HitEnter/Return to get rid of the work path.
Step 11
Double click the "Stroke" layer to apply a simple Drop Shadow,
by changing
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the color to #222222, the Distance to 10, the Spread to 15, and
the Size to 10.
The shadow will add depth to the flat texture.
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Step 12
Create a new layer on top of all layers and call it "Dirt", then
change its BlendMode to Darker Color. Set the Foreground color to
#8c6239.
Ctrl + Click a denim texture layer's thumbnail, then Shift +
Ctrl + Click the
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"Stroke" layer's thumbnail to add it to the selection.
Use any of the "Rust 'n Grunge" pack's brushes to add some dirt
to the text. Itmight not be so noticeable, but it will add a nice
touch after the finaladjustment layer is added.
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Step 13
With the selection still active, create a new layer on top of
all layers and call it"Clouds". Set the Foreground and Background
colors back to Black andWhite, then go to Filter > Render >
Clouds. Go to Select > Deselect (or pressCtrl/Cmd + D) to get
rid of the selection.
Change the "Clouds" layer's Blend Mode to Overlay, and its
Opacity to 20%,or whatever other value you like. This will add
brightness variations to thetexture.
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Step 14
Click the Create new fill or adjustment layer icon and choose
Gradient Map.
Make sure that the adjustment layer is on top of all layers then
change itsBlend Mode to Soft Light and its Opacity to 50%. This
will enhance the
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coloring.
The gradient is created using the colors #504d44 to the left and
#aba277 tothe right.
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Step 15
Create a new layer between the "Clouds" and "Dirt" layers and
call it "Rivets".Double click the new layer to apply the following
Layer Style to it:
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Bevel and Emboss: Change the Gloss Contour to Half Round, the
HighlightMode to Vivid Light and its Opacity to 65%, and check the
Anti-aliased box.
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Contour: Choose the Cone contour, and check the Anti-aliased
box.
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Drop Shadow: Just change the Distance to 0.
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Set the Foreground color to #564a2e, choose a hard round 13 px
brush, andstart adding rivets on the corners of the letters.
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Final Image