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Hard Metal Text

Author: Aaron More by this author

Added: Mar 14, 2005 Rating:

Level: Beginner Software: Photoshop

Step 1
Make a new document 500x500 pixels. Make the background layer a dark grey so we can see what we are doing. Once you've done that select the Text Tool and enter in you'd like we used Arial Black size 36pt. We called ours "Hard Metal" but you can call it what ever you like.

Step 2
Now for the good effects! While still selected with the text layer, go to Layer > Layer Style > Blending Options and select Stroke. You will then need to enter in these settings:

The image below shows what it looks like at the moment. Do not close the window and move on to Step 3.

Step 3
Now select the Pattern Overlay setting and enter in these settings:

You will have something that looks like this for the moment.

Step 4
Now select the Gradient Overlay option and enter in these settings:

You will have something that looks like this for the moment. Move on..

Step 5
Now select the Bevel and Emboss option and enter in these settings:

As you can see it now looks like a nice metal effect. We will now add the little tiny effects that will make it stand out more.

Step 6
Now select the Outer Glow option and enter in these settings:

This is how it looks for the moment.

Step 7
Now select the Inner Shadow option and enter in these settings:

This is how it looks for the moment.

Step 8
Final and last option, select the Drop Shadow option and enter in these settings:

You can then go to the Style option on the top and click Save, enter in metal and it will now save all the settings you have entered for next time.

Final Result
Now you can tweek it a bit and see what you can come up with. You can select any types of styles. This is an example! Hope you enjoyed!