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    80+ Stunning Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials | tripwire magazine

    Photoshop can do some real magic when it comes to Text Effects. In this article tripwire magazine provides a list of more than 80 Stunning Photoshop Text Effect Tutorials that you can use to create Unique Logos, Posters, Post Cards…you name it.

    Introduction

    Mastering Photoshop techniques is going to get you very far with crating stunning designs. But when it comes to Text Effects and creating designs that mainly communicate a message through text knowing the basics of Typography is really key. Basically Typography is the art of arranging type, designing type, and modifying type glyphs. The arrangement of type involves the selection of typefaces, point size, line length, line spacing (leading), adjustment of space between groups of letters (tracking) and adjustment of space between pairs of letters. Take a look at this article to understand the basic principles of Typography: Brief introduction to typography.

    Choosing the right fonts and using them wisely and creatively in a design can make a huge difference when it comes to catching the attention of the audience. For a few really good tips on choosing fonts go take a look at this article: On choosing type
    Need a good book on Photoshop? Take your pick here…

    When Photoshop guru Matt Kloskowski was asked why he wrote this book, he replied, “It’s simple: I wanted to write the Photoshop book that I wished was around when I was learning Photoshop”. You’ve always known that layers were the key to understanding Photoshop, and now you have a resource to show you exactly how.
    The fastest, easiest, most comprehensive way to learn Adobe Photoshop CS4

    Fourteen lessons in Adobe Photoshop CS4 Classroom in a Book cover basic and advanced techniques in Adobe Photoshop, the world’s best image-editing software. Learn how to retouch digital photos, work with layers and masks, navigate the workspace, prepare images print, and explore the latest features. Tips, extra-credit exercises, and step-by-step lessons help you become more productive using Photoshop.

    Other relevant resources

    Before you continue to the tutorials take a note of some of the articles on tripwire magazine that we believe you may find interesting:

    75+ Excellent Free Fonts For Professional Design

    75+ Excellent Free Fonts For Professional Design

    In this article tripwire magazine presents an overview of more than 75 excellent free fonts you should consider using for your designs. Not all free Fonts are worth using but the Fonts listed in this article have all been picked out because they are better than the rest.

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    80+ Photoshop Tutorials: Practical Web Interface Design

    In this article tripwire magazine present you more than 80 high quality Photoshop Tutorial that guides you step by step in building up a web interface all the way from scratch.

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    35+ very Useful And Powerful CSS techniques

    In this article tripwire magazine provides a list of very useful CSS Techniques that you can use freely to make your website or blog more dynamic and inprove its Look & Feel. The article will also give you an introduction to CSS and why it should be used instead of table-based layouts. hand-picked because they deserve to.

    The tutorials

    Flaming Meteor Text Effect

    This tutorial will show you how to create a fire effect similar to when a spaceship or comet enters the earth’s atmosphere.

    create-a-spectacular-flaming-meteor

    Create Destructive Black and White Lettering with a Dramatic Splash Effect (video)

    We’ll turn standard text into a stunning, destructive illustration, and give it a final unique look. So, let’s rock this one and learn all about the cool techniques included here!

    destructive-black-and-white-lettering

    Text in Stitches

    So in this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to convert text to a path and how to stitch that path using a custom brush set.

    text-in-stitches

    How to Create High Quality Metal 3D Text in Photoshop

    Most of you probably know those awesome letters that were generated with 3D programs. But what about when you don’t have any particular program and you need to make 3D typography? This tutorial will show you how to create the 3D text shape and give it a high quality metal look using pure Photoshop. Check it out!

    how-to-create-high-quality-metal-3d

    New PLUS Tutorial – How to Make 3D Neon Light Typography

    This is a new addition to the PSDTUTS PLUS section. This is a super creative tutorial with a professional results. Learn how to create dynamic 3D Neon lettering with a hefty dose of Photoshop techniques and a dash of Illustrator know-how. Learn more at the jump!

    new-plus-tutorial-how-to-make-3d-neon

    Transformers Effect

    In this tutorial you will learn how to make the Transformers movie text effect while learning to create 3D text and apply a series of layer styles.

    transformer-text

    Flowery Text Effect

    In this tutorial, we will need the beautiful Suddenly Spring brushes designed by GValkyrie.

    create-a-3d-flowery-text-effect

    How to Create a Copper Photoshop Text Effect

    This is a strong and eye-catching text effect, though relatively simple to create. We’ll be using bevel and emboss styles, pattern overlays, and combining different techniques to mock-up the text into a related background. For PLUS Members, the main layer style is ready to copy and paste into your designs as well.

    how-to-create-copper-photoshop

    How to Quickly Create a Stylish Retro Text Effect

    In this tutorial we will be designing a cool retro text effect, which is growing more and more popular in today’s design. Today you will learn how to use the Perspective tool to create depth and how designers can use default gradients in unusual ways!

    how-to-quickly-create-a-stylish-retro

    Patriotic Text Using Displacement Masks

    In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to achieve a neat little text effect with an image overlay while learning the basics of using displacement masks.

    patriotic-text

    Wood Inlay Text

    In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a wood inlay effect using wood textures, layer masks and a few creative selection techniques.

    wood-inlay-text

    Cartoon/Comic-Style Text Effect

    Well, well, well. In this Photoshop tutorial I’m going to attempt to make some half-decent cartoon/comic-style text. You know, like the stuff on the front of comic books.

    cartoon-text

    Indiana Jones Movie Logo/Text Effect

    I thought we would celebrate the upcoming release of Indiana Jones IV, the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull by learning how to remake the awesome Indiana Jones text! So, I’m going to attempt to remake the text effect used in the posters and promotional images

    indy

    The Sugar Bag Effect

    In this tutorial I will show you a neat little text effect using only layer styles and selections.

    the-sugar-bag-effect

    Watercolor Text

    In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a watercolor text effect with a watercolor paper background. You’ll learn about a few of the the Brushes palette options and how they can help achieve a realistic watercolor result.

    watercolor-text

    Dynamic Recessed Watercolor Typography in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to mix vector elements and watercolor effects with text to create a stunning design. It’s a quick process that depends heavily on good choices of images and colors.

    dynamic-recessed-watercolor

    Using Light and Shade to Bring Text to Life

    The best book I’ve ever read on drawing is one called Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain. After reading it, I’m still pretty bad at drawing, but I did learn a lot about light and shade. In this tutorial we are going to take some very basic principles of light and shade to make a rather impressive-looking text effect.

    using-light-and-shade-to-bring-text-to-life

    Ironman Text Effect

    A photoshop tutorial on how to create an Iron Man concept text effect.

    ironman

    Patches Text Effect

    Your clothes are broken? Ok, then this tutorial special for you!

    holes-in-your

    Electrifying Text

    In this tutorial we will be using the Wind and Ripple filters along with some tricky rotation to create some truely electrifying text.

    electrifying-text

    Paint Graffiti on Wall in Photoshop

    We will use an image of a wall (taken by RoCkBiGdAvE), Paint Drips brushes from elliottfelix and Graffiti Set 2 from Krakograff.

    paint-graffiti-on-wall-in-photoshop

    Dramatic Text on Fire Effect in Photoshop

    Flames are particularly hard to render in Photoshop, but in this tutorial I’ll show you how to use a photograph of fire to set text to the match. We’ll render the look on a nice dark background with a gorgeous text effect to complete the image.

    dramatic-text-on-fire-effect

    Hell Text Effects

    Create text that reminds you on a place you woundn’t send your worst enemy…

    hell

    Smoke Text Effect

    In this tutorial I will show you how to create a smoke typography effect playing with some brushes and adjustment layers. It’s a very easy tutorial and you will be able to do the whole process in 5-10 minutes.

    smoke-type-photoshop-10-steps

    Create a Layered Glowing Text Effect

    In this tutorial, we will create this effect using very basic Photoshop tools and layering effects. This tutorial is simple enough for a beginner to understand, but I should warn you that in this tutorial there ends up being over 60 active text layers, which will require a heavy use of your computer’s memory. Let’s jump into this tutorial and layer some glowing text.

    create-a-layered-glowing-text-effect

    Awesome Floral Type in Fireworks and Photoshop in 5 minutes

    In this tutorial we will use Adobe Fireworks and Adobe Photoshop. Actually the whole effect will be done in Firewors, then in Photoshop, we will add some textures and a old paper background effect.

    awesome-floral-type-fireworks-and-photoshop

    License Plate Text Effect

    In this Photoshop tutorial I’ll show you how to create a custom vanity license plate using a few basic Photoshop tools a piece of reference material and some creative layer stylings.

    vanity-license-plate

    Typography Wallpaper in Photoshop

    Here is a quick tutorial from one of our latest designs. Hopefully this tutorial can benefit in your pursuit of becoming a better designer.

    typography-wallpaper-photoshop

    How to Put Smokin’ Bullet Holes and a Wanted Sign into a Piece of Wood

    Ok, so this tutorial is like three tutorials rolled into one. We’re going to make an awesome wood emboss effect, put bullet holes into the wood, and finally smoke ‘em up to a gnarly Wyatt-Earp-just-walked-past look.

    wanted

    Plastic Text in Photoshop

    Photoshop is great for embellishing display text with little effects. When you add layer styles into the equation, you have the added benefit of the styles being easily transferrable.

    plastic

    Create a Spectacular Grass Text Effect in Photoshop

    Ever wanted to make text out of grass? Well with Photoshop you can. In this tutorial we’ll create a rather cool-looking grass-text effect using a photo of grass, the Pen Tool and a bit of patience.

    This is the first of a five-part set of tutorials where we’ll use Photoshop to make text out of all sorts of things. So let’s get ready to Photoshop!

    create-a-spectacular-grass-text

    6 Quick’n’Dirty Photoshop Text Effects From Scratch

    Photoshop is great for embellishing display text with little effects. When you add layer styles into the equation, you have the added benefit of the styles being easily transferable. In this tutorial I’ll show you how to make six different effects using just layer styles. So really this is like six tutorials in one!

    6-quickndirty-photoshop-text

    Colorful Glowing Text Effect

    It’s a wondeful little style that could easily be integrated into any dark graphic design where some upbeat text is needed.

    colorful-glowing-text-effect

    How To Create A Gold Text Effect In Photoshop

    One of the best features of Photoshop is the Layer Styles. We can create all sorts of effects – plastic, glass, water, ice, metal, and many more. In this tutorial, I will show you how to create a gold text effect. I will use only Layer Styles, and once our new style is created, we will be able to save the style and apply it wherever we want.

    how-to-create-a-gold-text

    Shining Neon Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

    Tutorial showing how to create the text effect used in the abduzeedo logo

    abduzeedo-logo

    Photoshop Quick Tips #2 – Neon Effect with Animation (video)

    Video Tutorial also showing how to create the text effect used in the abduzeedo logo

    abduzeedo-logo-video

    Super Cool Frilly Bits Typography

    This tutorial will show you how to mix some vectors with letters to create a really nice design.

    abduzeedoSwirls

    Super Cool Frilly Bits Typography (Video)

    This video tutorial show you how to mix some vectors with letters to create a really nice design.

    a-visual-guide-to-super-cool-frilly

    Text Effect Quickie: Delicious Chocolate Text

    Learn how to quickly design some delectable, rich dark chocolate flavored text! A single look at text like this will make any chocolate lovers mouth water instantly!

    quickie-delicious-chocolate

    A Slick Supernatural Text Effect

    In this tutorial we’ll be creating a smoky night effect on text to give it an eerie supernatural sort of feel. It’s a good exercise in using the Wave distortion filter…

    a-slick-supernatural-text-effect

    Design Soft Stylized 3D Type

    The use of 3D type is an increasing trend in design today. Creating such type usually requires advanced 3D software. Yet, not all of us own such software, nor know how to use it. In this tutorial, I will teach you the basics of creating polished 3D type using Illustrator and Photoshop. Let’s get to work.

    design-soft-stylized-3d-type

    Wooden Text Effect in Photoshop

    We will use an image of Krakograff texture and a wood texture that can be found on FreeFoto.

    wooden-text-effect-in-photoshop

    Icey Styles in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, we’re going to create an icey-cold effect using layer styles and that you can apply to different objects. Then we’ll put it on a nice background to give it some kick. You can download the PSD file at the bottom of the tutorial if you’d simply like to copy+paste the layer styles.

    icey-styles-in-photoshop

    Text Effect Quickies: Bubble Text

    In this Text Effect Quickie, we’ll create an easy to use layer style that will quickly transform ordinary text into bubble styled font, perfect for use in underwater scenes.

    quickies-bubble-text

    How To Use Type on Paths and Shapes in Photoshop (video)

    This Tutorial will Teach You how to create type that follows a custom path, or fills a custom shape in Photoshop. We’ll start with paths, and move our way up to filling and typing along shapes.

    how-to-use-type-on-paths-and-shapes

    Transparent Glass Lettering in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, we’re going to use some super layer effects and a bit of extra magic to make a lettering style that looks transparent and stunning. Because there is so much use of layer styles, you need to download the sample PSD from the link at the bottom of the tutorial in order to follow along.

    transparent-glass-lettering

    Papercraft Text Effect

    As usual, my tutorials are very long. It is not that the effect is difficult to achieve. In fact it is very easy. It is just because I don´t want to leave beginners out in the cold. Each step, no matter how easy it is, is explained in detail.

    papercraft-text-effect

    Text Effect Quickie: Moon Shine Text Effect

    In just a few simple steps, you can add a calm, easy-going text effect — great for evening events and crisp banners.

    text-effect-quickie-moon-shine-text-effect

    Text Effect Quickie: Vibrant Pop Text Effect

    In just a few moments, you can add a vibrant splash to your text that will really add some pop-culture flavor to your designs! Great for spicing up banners and promotional material when time’s a concern.

    text-effect-quickie-vibrant-pop-text

    Candy Coated Text Effect

    In this tutorial I’ll teach you how to make a web 2.0 logo so damn sugary sweet it’ll give your website a cavity. Then I’ll give you the PSD, the font, and all the patterns used in the image so that you can play with it yourself. If you want to skip the tutorial altogether, you can download the PSD here.

    candy

    Realistic Chrome and Glossy Plastic Text Effect

    Are you in the mood for some glossy plastic and reflective chrome text effect? I bet you do. Chrome effects are very difficult to create because chrome has no color at all. It’s all about reflections. Glossy plastics are a bit easier, but tricky as well.
    So, let’s learn how some advanced Photoshop Layer Styles tricks to create some stunning chrome and plastic text effect.

    realistic-chrome-and-glossy-plastic

    3D text effect – 2009

    In this tutorial you’ll gonna learn how to create a Colorful 3D Text effect in Photoshop CS3

    3D-text-effect---2009

    Plastic Jelly Styles

    In this tutorial, we’ll be using layer styles to make a plastic gel-type style that you can easily apply to text and shapes. You can download the PSD file from the link at the bottom of the tutorial to just copy+paste the styles.

    plastic-jelly-styles

    Spectacular 3D Text Effect

    In this tutorial we’ll create a cool looking 3D Style text effect.

    Create-a-Spectacular-Style-Text-Effect

    2009 Multi-colored effects

    A simple walkthrough on how to create a colored text effects in Adobe Photoshop, which can then be used as an element in your designs.

    2009-Multi-colored-effects

    Gauzy Text Effect

    One more interesting tutorial about how to create gauzy text effect in Photoshop.

    gauzy-text-effect

    *Bling Bling* Simple Gold Text Effect

    Tutorial on how to make a simple gold text effect by using some layer styles, namely the Gradient Overlay layer style!

    bling-bling-simple-gold-text-effect

    Reflective Liquid Type

    Tutorials on creating metal type abound online, as do variations on simple liquid effects. Most are fairly short, offering a good foundation for the reader on how certain effects are achieved but fail to take that extra step (or few steps) to make the piece really shine…

    liquid-type

    Furry Text

    This Photoshop tutorial will show you how to create text with a furry texture.

    furryText-photoshop

    Delicate Text Effect

    I’m going to share with you about how to make a delicate text effect by using some layer styles. Is it interesting for you? If yes, let’s start to read and make!

    delicate-text-effect

    Suspended Text Effect

    Here’s how I made suspended translucent text effect. As for me it looks wonderful.

    Suspended Text Effect

    Create a Realistic Weedy Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will take you through the steps I used to create a weedy text effect in Photoshop. This is a very simple tutorial, yet the effect is surprising and realistic.

    create-a-realistic-weedy-text

    Design a Shining Crystal Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you a very simple way to achieve this cool crystal text effect in Photoshop. I accidentally discover this method when I was playing with the layer blending options and I decide to share this with you guys.

    design-a-crystal-text-effect

    Create a Scratched Metal Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will demostrate the steps I took to create a scratched Metal Text Effect using Photoshop.

    create-a-scratched-metal

    Create a Crispy-Crust Text Effect with Flower Texture in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the processes I used to create this Crispy-Crust text effect with flower texture in Photoshop, inspired by Pizzahut’s thin’n crispy pizza base!

    create-a-soft-and-elegant-text-effect-with-flower

    Create an Realistic Dark Ocean Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the procedures I took to create an Ocean-feeling text effect in Photoshop, which is inspired by one of the ocean photos my aunt showed me from Mykonos, Greece.

    create-an-ocean-text-effect

    Starcraft 2 Text Effect

    This tutorial will teach you how to create Starcraft theme wallpaper.

    starcraft

    The Chronicles of Narnia Logo

    In this tutorial I will show you how to create The Chronicles of Narnia logo.

    narnia

    Star Wars text effect

    In this tutorial we will be working on a Star Wars text effect.

    star-wars-text-effect

    Create a Realistic Lightning Text Effect In Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I wil demonstrate the procedures I undertook to create a realistic Lightning Text Effect In Photoshop. We had a really big thunderstorm last night and that’s where the inspiration comes from!

    create-a-realistic-lightning

    Elegant Leather Style Text Effect

    Would you like to create elegant semitransparent text effect on leather texture? No problem! This tutorial special for you. I will explain you how to create this effect using blending options in Photoshop.

    elegant-leather-style-text-effect

    Recreate the ‘Bee Movie’ Text Effect

    In this quick Photoshop tutorial we’ll be recreating the ‘Bee movie’ text effect, you know, the one you’ve seen all over the place over the last few months?

    bee

    Simple, Sleek & Stylish Text Effect

    In this short and simple tutorial I’m going to teach you how to make a very stylish, sleek text effect, like the example I’ve shown in the below image.

    sleek-text

    Cracky Text Effect

    This tutorial shows the path I took to create this Diablo III Inspired Grunge Text Effect.

    diablo-text

    Design a Grunge-Style Abstract Typography with Rusted Metal Texture in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to make a Grunge-Style Abstract Typography using rusted metal texture in Photoshop. The inspiration of this tutorial came from a grungy metal image I came across on stockvault.net and thought I could have a play with it :)

    design-a-grunge-style-abstract

    Design a Fragmented Text Effect with Scrap Texture in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this really cool, abstract-style fragmented text effect by applying scrap texture in Photoshop. Sometimes, those scrappy wastes do have their uses :)

    final-ab-text

    Design a Soft and Fluffy Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the processes I used to design a soft and fluffy text effect in Photoshop without using any third party images.

    design-a-soft-and-fluffy-text

    Design a Snowy Rock Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the processes I used to design this snowy rock text effect in Photoshop. The inspiration of this design came from a snowy mountain photo I saw the other day, and I thought I could create a similar text effect which might look interesting!

    rock

    Design a Refreshing Natural Text Effect with Leaves and Wood Texture in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the process I used to design this refreshing, cool-looking natural text effect in Photoshop. I was having a walk in the nearby park and suddenly had this thought coming into my mind :)

    natural-text-final

    Design a Cool Abstract-Style Shattered Text Effect in Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will show you the steps I took to create this really cool, abstract style shattered text effect with Broken Glass Texture in Photoshop.

    shattered-text-final

    Translucent Text Effect with Sky and Cloud

    In this tutorial, I will show the processes involved in making this shining and refreshing transparent text effect with sky and cloud textures. We had some really interesting clouds on the sky yesterday and that’s where I’ve got the inspiration from :)

    translucent-text-effect-with-sky

    Ancient Golden Text Effect In Photoshop

    In this tutorial, I will demonstrate the steps I took to make this golden ancient text effect in Photoshop. I always love ancient history and have an interest in reading all sorts of history books.

    golden-ancient-text

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