We're going to learn how to use smart objects and non-destructive adjustment layers to create a design that is fully customizable and an effect that can be used over and over and over again with different art and different lettering. Today, I'm going to teach you how to create a beautiful dimensional text effect just like this one for your own hand letter designs or for use with any digital typeface. I'm Molly Suber Thorpe, a hand lettering artists, graphic designer, and author. 3D Lettering Effect in Photoshop: Welcome to 3D lettering Effect in Photoshop. + Visit, a massive online resource guide that I created for lettering artists and creative freelancers, with 1,000+ recommended supplies, books, online classes, and helpful links.ġ. + Follow my Instagram and tag me in your projects: Sign up for my Workshop News Bulletin to stay informed about my upcoming, in-person classes The Calligrapher's Business Handbook: Pricing & Policies for Lettering Artists.

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I cover each step in detail, and even show my keyboard shortcuts on the screen, so a Photoshop newbie can still follow along! In fact, this class makes a good introduction to some of Photoshop's most powerful tools.

Basic knowledge of Photoshop is helpful but not mandatory.

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I'll teach you how to swap out the lettering while maintaining the dimensional effects, so that, like magic, any new design you place in the file will take on the same appearance. You will learn to use smart objects and non-destructive layer styles to create a design that is fully customizable and a stunning effect.Īfter making this one time, you can use your Photoshop file over and over again to create different artwork.

I'll show you how to use your own hand lettering or any digital typeface. Learn to make a beautiful, 3-dimensional text effect in Photoshop.

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