How to use Bevel and Emboss

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Software: Photoshop CS6
(It will work on any Photoshop)

For: Newbies who want to get that beveled look

Tutorial by: XxMagicFlamexX (Bre)

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When I was first into designing, I noticed that so many people had such amazing texts and detail. Let's go to the dictionary!

Bevel (Verb)
-"reduce (a square edge on an object) to a sloping edge."

I like to say it gives it more of a shine and 3D affect. So how do we achieve it? I will show you how to apply the affect on both text and objects

Step one: Open a new canvas in Photoshop (I used black)

Step two: Apply a text  or image layer with anything you would like

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Step two: Apply a text  or image layer with anything you would like. Make sure to have the layer selected when beveling it.

Step three:  Below the layers panel is 7 different boxes

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Step three:  Below the layers panel is 7 different boxes. Select the one with an "Fx" on it.

Step 4: After pressing the box, a window should pop up like this

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Step 4: After pressing the box, a window should pop up like this. Select Bevel and Emboss.

 Select Bevel and Emboss

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