Ps: [ Grunge Gel Avatar ] By [ Ruiner ]

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[Grunge Gel Avatar] by [ ruiner ]
This tutorial shows you how to make a sort of grunge-gel image using basic filters, and then transforming it into an avatar great for forums! Diff (out of 5):

1. Make a new document (Ctrl+N). I used 500x500, background: transparent.
2. reset you colors by hitting "D" on your keyboard.
3. Goto Filter > Render > Clouds.
4. Filter > Artisitc > Fresco. (default settings).
5. Filter > Brush Strokes > Ink Outlines. (default settings).
6. Hit Ctrl+U and check "Colorize". I used Hue: 240, Sat: 15, Light: 0.
7. Duplicate the layer. (Layer > Duplicate Layer).
8. With the new layer selected, hit Edit > Transform > Flip Horizontal.
9. In the layers toolbar, set the blending mode to "Soft Light". Here's my result:



:: The next steps are optional. Use them only if you want to make an avatar!
:: Otherwise, use this as your finished image.
10. Make a 100x100 selection with the rectangular marquee tool (M).
11. Image > Crop.
12. Now, goto Layer > Layer Style > Stroke and make a 1 px inside storke at 100 % opacity.
13. Add text to your avatar and you are finished! I got this:



Afet adding a scanline pattern and orbs from my old forum, I got this:



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[kriskris]

Thanks for sharing