Once you try this simple method to create a mask, you will soon be looking at all your papers in quite a different light. You will see all sorts of possibilities in the pixels. Where is the mask hiding this time? Or, maybe there’s an overlay, or a grunge brush in here somewhere…
Sometimes there will be a clipping mask in a kit which works fabulously to attain an artsy look, but not so much for a photo — there just aren’t enough pixels. So, I also use this technique if I find a mask that is not quite solid enough for the photo I’m using.
Here’s a quick overview of what we’re going for:
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If I had been ask to pick a How to that I really wanted to learn, this is it. I have tried doing this on my own but never quite “got it”. So I am so pleased with this. I shall spend some of today playing with mask fixings. Digital scrapper has been keeping me busy lately, I also love the wordart daily lessons. Minjo
Who would have thought! Thanks for the info.
I have recently discovered Digital Scrapper and I have to say it’s become one of my favorite sites. As a new convert from PSP to PSE it’s been a challenge to start all over and rethink everything I thought I knew. However, masks have always been a stumbling block. Can’t wait to work with this. I am also enjoying the wordart daily lessons. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much for this information. I have been wanting to learn to do and now I can!!
This is great!! Thanks for an awesome tutorial!!
Oh my goodness, what an awesome tutorial and so easy too. Off to go practice. Thank you.
Thanks so much! Great tutorial, I will be trying this tonight!
Wow! What a creative mind in that pretty head! Thanks for another great idea!
Wonderful! Thanks so much for this tutorial.
Thanks, Jen, for all your tutorials. I had taken a formal PSE class, but didn’t really ‘get’ so many things. Your explanations are so easy to follow.
Now, to just have more TIME to play with all the awesome techniques and ideas!
Sandy
Ohhhh….I have been wanting to know how to do this for so long!!!!!! You make it so easy to follow along! Thanks so much Barb
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What did minjo mean about the daily word art lessons.
i want to thank you for this tutorial
doris edgar
Hi Doris. I believe what Minjo was referring to is the free “20 Terrific Type Tutorials” class that was offered to all newsletter subscribers. If you’ve not signed up, you can do so HERE.
THANK YOU! I am just getting around to using this great tutorial. Had a wonderful time yesterday using it.
I am having a problem with Create a Custom Mask. I use PS6 and followed the instructions for photoshop, but when I use it I just get a black mask on my paper. The photo does not show through. I clip it like the instruction say to do, but no such luck. It looks like it would be just what I am looking for. Can you help me.
Hi Dennis, sorry for the trouble you are having. In Step Two (second bullet) we found what might have been your problem. The original tutorial said to press the Backspace key. The Backspace key does not work as expected in some instances so we changed the tutorial to read “drag the layer to the trash”. Please let me know if this helps!