disappearicons: ://Tutorial No. 01

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disappearicons) wrote,
@ 2005-01-01 00:02:00

://Tutorial No. 01
TUTORIAL NO. 01: Toning down a bright icon/the grunge look
- You'll need to use your own grungy brushes
- If you try these tutorials out let me see the results!
(it'd be marvelous to know that this post isn't in vain)

TUTORIAL NO. 1: Toning down a bright icon/the grunge look
[001] Take a bright-ass icon like so,
and only use the SHARPEN filter once.

[002] Create a new layer and fill it in with a muted colour. For this icon I
used a pink hue (#D5C9CB) with an opacity of 86%. Be sure to set it to
COLOUR. This will help to counter act the bright yellow tone. (Please Note:
#D5C9CB will not look right with all colours. Pick a colour that suits what
you're working with.

[003] MULTIPLY a gradient.

[004] Add text (optional) and brush work accordingly.

[005] Flatten image and SHARPEN again (this is obviously an optional step).

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	stepback 2004-07-21 08:51 pm UTC (link)
	thank you SO much for sharing!! i'll be making icons this weekend with this as help!! (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-21 10:16 pm UTC (link)
	You're quite welcome, and be sure to post some of the icons when you're finished! (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	_forgetxthis 2004-07-21 09:24 pm UTC (link)
	marvelous! is that how you spell it? =\ REGARDLESS.. thaaank you for making this tutorial. 'tis uber helpful. :] (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-21 10:15 pm UTC (link)
	Oh yes, that's how you spell it, and you're quite welcome<3. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	_glittergirl 2004-07-21 11:49 pm UTC (link)
	i added this post to my memories. thank you for sharing it. i hope you don't mind me asking, but how do you upload gradient sets? (i have PS7.) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-21 11:59 pm UTC (link)
	Quite welcome. And the gradients aren't a file. I just made 100x100 .jpgs that way no matter what programs everyone has they can all use them. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	scarletswidow 2004-07-22 01:47 am UTC (link)
	I love the gradients. And they work on PSP! So I'm especially grateful as you use PS right? Thanks for sharing. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-22 09:07 am UTC (link)
	I didn't make the gradients into just plain old .jpgs instead of a PS .grd file, that way everyone can use them, and they're easier to manipulate than working with a gradient. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	peaceinshadows 2004-07-22 05:36 am UTC (link)
	Thanks for sharing! <33 (Reply to this)

	serious_ 2004-07-22 06:13 am UTC (link)
	thank you for sharing..your icons always look so cool. : O) <3♥ (Reply to this)

	schonste 2004-07-22 07:48 am UTC (link)
	It's funny, because I was just thinking about asking for a tutorial. XD Awesome. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-22 01:48 pm UTC (link)
	It's true when they say, "Great minds think alike", heh. (Reply to this) (Parent)

	ilovethepain 2004-07-22 11:00 am UTC (link)
	Wow, thanks a lot for the tips. I may perhaps do something worthwhile. Much appreciated. (Reply to this)

	fata_fan1 2004-07-22 01:19 pm UTC (link)
	i'm such a rere... hmm, i'm confused. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-22 01:20 pm UTC (link)
	What are you confused about? Feel free to ask any questions..... (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	dovetail 2004-07-23 03:03 pm UTC (link)
	Last night I fooled around with photoshop and used your advice here and I made some interesting stuff. bes proud Thanks cause I never knew about the gradient stuff... I feel like you've opened a whole new world for me, like that Aladdin song. Hahaha. So yes, thanks for the tips! (Reply to this)

	take_apart 2004-07-22 12:59 pm UTC (link)
	you're hardcore! thanks for sharing that. will definitely be of help :) (Reply to this)

	infinite_time 2004-07-24 12:39 pm UTC (link)
	Thanks so much for the tutorial! I'll have to give it a try. If I have questions... hopefully you won't mind me asking. I think I read another tutorial on this affect, but it didnt make much sense to me. This looks more understandable. Thanks for taking the time to make this! :) (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-07-26 11:31 am UTC (link)
	Feel free to ask any question you may have. And I would imagine you've read another tutorial on this affect, as believe me I've read a lot of them and they are very hard to understand (ie: way too many trivial steps). (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	alannahrose 2004-07-26 10:55 am UTC (link)
	This is awesome! I can't wait to fool around using your tips. (Reply to this)

	bring_back_food 2004-08-04 09:40 pm UTC (link)
	my photoshop won't take them because they're not gradient files (.grd). Any suggestions? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	disappearicons 2004-08-04 10:39 pm UTC (link)
	I didn't make them gradient files so everyone can use them for icons, in every programs. That's why they're saved as .jpgs, so you just open them and copy it onto the icon you're working on. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	take_apart 2004-08-11 02:22 am UTC (link)
	what, exactly, did you mean by "multiply a gradient"? i'm retarded. (Reply to this)

	lamadeleine 2004-08-18 09:28 pm UTC (link)
	Just had to let you know... I've been using your gradients quite a bit lately, they're fabulous. :) Thanks for posting them! (Reply to this)

	_supersadist 2004-08-21 03:21 pm UTC (link)
	Hey, these are my very first attempts, which is why they're kinda crappy. But your tutorial helped me a lot, thank you. :) (Reply to this)

	scarlet_22 2004-11-07 10:25 pm UTC (link)
	hey, i'm trying to use your tutorial, but i must be missing something... for step 2, do you need to multiply the 2nd layer to get the image to look the way it does there? cuz i'm just not able to get mine to look right no matter what i try... thanks! (Reply to this) (Thread)

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	disappearicons 2004-11-08 11:23 am UTC (link)
	Nope, all you do is lower the opacity. (Reply to this) (Parent)(Thread)

	jacknsally4ever 2004-11-24 01:51 pm UTC (link)
	awweesssommmme thanks (Reply to this)

	akuen_ 2004-12-29 08:32 am UTC (link)
	Downloaded the gradient pack, will credit in my resource post. (Reply to this)

	etoiline 2004-12-29 07:10 pm UTC (link)
	Thank you! This (and the gradients) will really help! (Reply to this)

	vio_cheerful 2004-12-30 04:04 am UTC (link)
	added this to my memories! (Reply to this)

	tintedsand 2005-01-01 12:39 am UTC (link)
	I downloaded the gradients. I can't wait to try them out! Thanks! (Reply to this)

	milerna 2005-01-03 06:57 pm UTC (link)
	im trying the tutorial.. but i have two questions, how i multiply a gradient?? and i dont know if im doing it right, cause i cant make the icon change color like in the step 2..how do i mix the icon and the gradient? im using a trial version of photoshop cs.. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	milerna 2005-01-03 06:58 pm UTC (link)
	oooo, never mind i just figured it out, looool (Reply to this) (Parent)

	milerna 2005-01-03 07:18 pm UTC (link)
	Lol, here its what i made: ^^ (Reply to this)

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