How to create platinum text

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Platinum Text

 In this tutorial we will learn how to create a shining Platinum text using photoshop blending options

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Lets begin with the tutorial

Step 1

Create a new document (1024px X 768px) and resolution 200px/inch.

Step 2

Make a black background and make a new text layer.

Write any desired text with a bold font.

Step 3

Now open blending options of the text layer and click on gradient overlay.

Select the first color #ffffff and last color #cecece

 Press OK and change gradient style to reflected

You will get something like this

Step 4

Now go to bevel and emboss and change the settings to

Structure

Style: inner bevel

Technique: chisel hard

Depth: 75%

Size: 10

 

Shading

Gloss counter: ring-double

Tick the anti-aliased check box

Now select the contour with following settings

Contour: cone

Range: 80%

After applying these settings you will get something like this

Step 5

Now hide the text layer and select the background layer

Choose round gradient with color #5c5c5c and #000000

Step 6

Create a new layer above text layer in which we will add shine to the platinum text.

Select the brush tool with star brush

Size: 90px                                                                           

In the new layer created, brush on the edges of the text to make it look shiny

Step 7

Select the text layer again and make a drop shadow effect with the following settings

Opacity: 90%

Distance: 8px

Spread: 10px

Size: 13px

After adding shadow, our platinum effect is ready 

Final Platinum Effect

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