Create a path with the Pen tool 
. This will be our rope.
Figure 1: Draw the shape of the rope
Grab the Text tool and type some dots: Tahoma 20px Crisp Anti-alias
Figure 2: Text tool
Make kerning (-25).
Figure 3: Kerning
Attach text to path: Select both path and the text objects -Go to Text > Attach to path.
Figure 4: Adjust the Kerning
Change Fill to Linear gradient (#D1C098 --> #E9E1CF) Texture "Grain" 40% and Stroke to 1px./soft #CDC7BC
Figure 5: Linear Gradient
Add "Inner Bevel" live effect Edge=Smooth, Width=7, Contrast=70%, Softness=2, Angle=108, Button preset=Raised.
Figure 6: Live Filters
Add "Sharpen" and "Curves" live effects. See Figure below for Curves settings.
Figure 7: Special Effects
Now add shadow and further enhance composition. With Fireworks you can change the shape of rope at any time. Remember to have fun and experiment. My main goal is to teach you powerful and useful techniques, which you can develop further to achieve different (in most cases better) results.
Figure 8: The finished rope
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