Create some alien-like text.

In this tutorial you will learn how to give text this effect(notice how the i and n form 1 single letter):
Start with a new document, it doesnt really matter which size it has, I used the following settings:
Now take out your text tool, and type some random text...

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A Bamboo Text Effect is easily created in Photoshop when you follow the authors 14 steps. The effect is great looking and this well-illustrated article shows you how you can use it.

Learn to create nice looking rusty text effect with this easy to follow tutorial.

This is a quite simple tutorial to create a very nice plastic feel to your texts and shapes.

Create a rounded rectangle using rounded rectangle shape tool.
Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply settings as shown.
Similarly create another rounded rectangle with small size.

Heres a tutorial that will how you how to carve your mark. This is so simple it should be illegal.
1. Start with the background. This is one I made using a couple of gradients.
2. Add a new layer with your type on it.
3. Duplicate your background layer. Press Ctrl/Cmd+J...

Start by typing "BLUE ICE" in a new file.
Double click the layer to open layer style window. Apply layer style with the settings shown.
From layer menu select layer style>>create layers

Make chrome, gold, and carbon fiber text with only a few layer styles. Try out variations and come up with your own eye-catching text styles.

In this tutorial you will learn how to make glossy metal text as in my previous layout, play around with the layer effects for some different results.