Adding a reflection can change the appearance of a surface dramatically. Rather than a flat, boring surface, you can give the illusion of shine or polish. And it can be as easy...

1. Ok, new image, 300 x 300 pixels and a black background to start with.
2. Set white as your foreground colour.
3. Select the Custom Shape Tool, and from the toolbar choose the 12 pointed star (which is actually called Flower5 for some reason)...

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, May 2005
Using the Rounded Rectangle Tool and the Elliptical Marquee Tool, this tutorial teaches you how to make your very own MP3 player, including a play button.

It smells like Burnt Paper! Now you will learn how to make it in Photoshop.

1. Begin with a new file, size and color doesn´t matter. Then create a new layer.
2. Now it´s up to you to decide what shape you want and draw out that and apply this settings. Below is the shape I decided to use in this tutorial...

1. Begin with a new file, 250x250, with black as background. Then create a new layer.
2. Take the Rounded Rectangle Tool and draw out the shape you want on your frame.
3. Then take the Gradient Tool and do as the image below shows...

1. Begin with a new file, with black as background. Then create a new layer.
2. Then take the Rectangular Marquee Tool and draw out the size you want on your tape, then head over to the palette and chose the Channels tab and then create a new channel and fill it with white and deselect Ctrl+D....

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, May 2005
At last, you can make your own corrosion proof steel chain suitable for use in the most extreme and demanding situations. It’s impervious to water, acids, humidity, and chemicals.

Editor's Pick in Photoshop Tutorials, May 2005
Who needs love poetry and romantic sonnets when there's a visual way to breech the gap between you and your sweetheart? Crank up Adobe, and tell her how you feel.

Looking for some Christmas tree decorations? You don't have to buy them. Mass-produce them in Photoshop instead!