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Creating Silk Look Abstract Background Effect

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Added:Sep 26, 2007 Rating:   Level: Beginner Software: Photoshop  

Start by applying a nice gradient to the background.

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Change the gradient mode to "Difference". Apply the same gradient several times.

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Duplicate the layer. From "Filter" menu select "Artistic>>Plastic Wrap". Apply settings as shown.

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Change the layer mode to "Linear Dodge".

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Duplicate the layer. From "Filter" menu select"Texture>>Stained Glass". Apply settings as shown.

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Change the layer mode to "Color".

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Select and merge all the layers. Duplicate the layer. Press Ctrl+T. Right click the layer and select "Warp". Select "Fish" from the preset warp shape . Apply settings as shown.

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Change the layer mode to "Soft Light".

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Duplicate the layer. Press Ctrl+T. Right click the layer and select flip horizontal.

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Duplicate both the warped layer. Rotate it 90°.

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Select and merge all the warped layers. Change the layer mode to "Luminosity".

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Select and merge all the layers. Duplicate the layer. Press Ctrl+L to open level settings. Apply settings as shown.

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Press Ctrl+U to open hue/saturation window. Apply settings as shown.

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Change the layer mode to "Hard Light".

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Creating Silk Look Abstract Background Effect