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In Technique #005, we cover how to create an embossed object in. Adobe Photoshop. This issue takes that technique a little further by …

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Photoshop
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How to
Create a Chiseled Object.
In Technique #005, we cover how to create an embossed object in Adobe Photoshop. This issue takes that technique a little further by creating a carved or “chiseled” effect. As with embossing, the secret lies in creating highlights and shadows that work together to create the illusion of depth.
This technique combines the use layers and channels to create the chiseled effect. Follow the instructions carefully-And don’t worry about grasping every step. You do not have to understand the complete process for this technique to work.
Use these step-by-step instructions as training wheels as you learn about layers and channels. For the best education, repeat this technique a few times. Walk through this technique several times in a row, and you will learn a lot about using layers and channels.
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mbossed vs. Chiseled Edge
To create the chiseled edge to the right, we trim the highlight and shadow details in a edge around our shape. Compare that to the embossed effect where highlights and shadows run smoothly over the surPhotoshop Techniques
Chiseling into stone
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tep 1
Open the background you want to chisel.
Scanned sections of fabric, marble or textured papers are useful to collect
for this type of technique.
tep 2
Create an “Object Mask” channel.
This first channel holds the art you want to carve into your image.
A
: Click on the New Channel icon in the Channels palette.
Enter the settings below and click OK.
Name: Object Mask
Color Indicates: Selected Areas.
B
: Create or place the artwork you want to carve.
We created this example with Photoshop’s type tool.
tep 3
Create the “Edge Mask” channel.
This second channel will hold the edge of our chiseled object.
: Click on the New Channel icon in the Channels palette.
Enter the settings below and click OK.
Name: Edge Mask
Color Indicates: Selected Areas.
: Option-click on the Object Mask channel.
PC Users: ALT-Click.
Option-clicking on a channel loads it as a selection. You should see a dotted outline of your object on the screen.
C: Set the foreground color to black.
Shortcut: Press D to reset colors to default (black and white).
D
: Choose Stroke from…