ADD ICON EFFECTS: TUTORIAL #1



1) Open the base


2) Duplicate the base (Layers > Duplicate)

3) Set the new layer to Overlay (Layers > Properties > Blend Mode > Overlay)


4) Go to Layers > New Raster Layer

5) Use the flood fill tool to fill the new layer with the color #180569.

6) Set the new layer to Exclusion (Layers > Properties > Blend Mode > Exclusion)


7) Copy (right click > copy) and paste it as a new layer (right click > paste as a new layer).

8) Set the new layer to Soft Light (Layers > Properties > Blend Mode > Soft Light).


9) Go to Layers > Merge > Merge All.

10) Optional: Add a border and/or text.
In my example I have added a 2px border in #180569. And added text in size 10 Franklin Gothic Medium Cond.


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