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Glossy Web Banner


1. Create a new banner sized document, I used 760 x 180

Use the gradient tool to make a blue gradient for the background, I used the colors #247ec6 and #166bbc

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Get the pen tool

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And make a curvy shape like so:

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Turn it into a selection by right clicking it with the pen tool and clicking "Make Selection"

2. On a new layer use the gradient tool to make a transparent white gradient in the selection

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Erase some areas with the large soft brush and set the layer mode to Overlay

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Repeat that effect or maybe duplicate and rotate

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Add a dark version of the gradient to give it a little detail

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3. Lookin good! Add some cool lookin text with a solid Drop Shadow to finish it off

Glossy Web Banner Tutorial: Final Result (Click to enlarge)
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Thanks for reading, PSD can be found here



Author's URL: PhotoshopStar
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