I'm baaack! Lol It feels like it's been forever since I've posted one of these things (I got sucked into the world of MySpace profile making) but here I am with part one of my 4 part Elements series. I shall call him... Watery



This style can be used on any color background, but to make it easier to seel I will be working on a black background (400x150) and the 120px font "Bastarda."

1. Type your desired text in any color, it doesn't matter because we'll be applying a gradient overlay, and center it.


2. Now it's time for the effects - We'll start with a Gradient Overlay. Click on the "f" icon on your Layers palette, go to Gradient Overlay, and use these settings:

Gradient Settings | Example

4. Next, we'll apply an Inner Shadow

Example

5. Then the Inner Glow

Example

6. Now Bevel and Emboss

Example

7. Drop a Shadow

Example

8. Add an Outer Glow

Example

9. And finish with a Stroke


There ya go! If you are having trouble understanding the settings, or would rather just get the style prepackaged, you may download it here: SunBlind's Elements: Watery

Good Luck!