How to Make Clear Tape in Photoshop
Open a new file from 500px on 300px on a white background., Open a new layer., Go to the toolbar and choose the Rectangle Marquee Tool., Fill the selection with the Paint bucket tool., Click on the Polygonal Lasso Tool in the toolbar., Use the Burn...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open a new file from 500px on 300px on a white background.
If your layers panel isn't visible, go to Windows and click on layers, or press F7. , Make a selection in the new layer; the size of the selection doesn't really matter, but if it's big, it's easier to work on and you can always make it smaller or bigger as needed in your projects.
Press CTRL+T to remove the selection. , You can choose your own color; in this tutorial we are using a light gray. , Use this to create jagged edges on the end of the tape.Once you've finished, press backspace or hit delete so that the selection will be removed; do this on the other side too. , This step is optional but it gives a more realistic look to it.
Slide the transparency on the layer about 25%.
Add a drop shadow to give the tape some depth. , These options will keep the transparency on your tape. -
Step 2: Open a new layer.
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Step 3: Go to the toolbar and choose the Rectangle Marquee Tool.
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Step 4: Fill the selection with the Paint bucket tool.
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Step 5: Click on the Polygonal Lasso Tool in the toolbar.
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Step 6: Use the Burn and Dodge tool to add some realism to the tape.
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Step 7: Go to File and click on Save for Web & Devices and choose for PNG or GIF.
Detailed Guide
If your layers panel isn't visible, go to Windows and click on layers, or press F7. , Make a selection in the new layer; the size of the selection doesn't really matter, but if it's big, it's easier to work on and you can always make it smaller or bigger as needed in your projects.
Press CTRL+T to remove the selection. , You can choose your own color; in this tutorial we are using a light gray. , Use this to create jagged edges on the end of the tape.Once you've finished, press backspace or hit delete so that the selection will be removed; do this on the other side too. , This step is optional but it gives a more realistic look to it.
Slide the transparency on the layer about 25%.
Add a drop shadow to give the tape some depth. , These options will keep the transparency on your tape.
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