Texture tutorial?

[ellen_s]

This probably sounds dumb, but I see lots of great textures and patterns to download; I know how to load them into PS, but not sure how to use them? If I want to apply a texture or pattern to paper or photos, how do I do that? I'm using CS2. Thanks for any help!

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

Are you talking about things you've downloaded from the DesignerDigitals store? Those should come with instructions. Let me know which products and I'll help you out.

[ellen_s]

Thanks, Cassie. How can I tell which products come with textures? I "searched" using "texture" and didn't get anything; I'd be happy to buy a product if it will teach me to use textures (or patterns). I see all sorts of textures or patterns to download. Once they're loaded into PS, how do I apply a pattern or texture to say, a solid color background?

[Cassie Jones (1gr8muggle)]

There are these great textures by Jesse, but they are used like you would use any png file to create a textured look. You would just position them over your color layer and adjust the blending mode.




To use the patterns that load into PS, just create a new layer above your color layer and then go to Edit > Fill > Pattern (in the "contents" drop down menu). Then adjust the blending mode. You can also add a Pattern fill layer. Just go to Layer > New Fill Layer > Pattern, and again . . . adjust the blending mode. Try different ones until you get an effect you like.

[ellen_s]

Wow. Thanks for taking the mystery out of it!