How to Make a Glass Cube With Paint.Net

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Paint.Net.

   This image used the default size of 800 * 600 pixels.
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   Step 2: Click on Effects >> Render >> Julia Fractal.

   ,, Set the zoom to 100 and apply 3 times.
   
   Be sure the center is at the default.
   
   That is the exact center.
   
   To apply it three times, you need to hit Ok and let it process three times. , If you don't have it, you can download it at SoftPedia. , Choose the Box tab.
   
   Change Scaling (.860), Width (1.00), Depth (.440), Height (1.150) These numbers can be changed as you like for the effect you want.
   
   Anti-alias check box should be marked Change the Axis settings:
   Axis-1:
   21.4 Axis-2:
   342.3 Axis-3:
   357.1 Progress so far. ,,, You will need to make sure that it is a solid line or it will fill in the entire image.
   
   This will be a highlight. , Second side added. , This is the layer with the side that you have just created. ,,,,,, Repeat the above only from the middle instead of the far left. , If at any time what you are trying doesn't work, hit CTRL D and then click on the correct layer and try again. , This will be for adding front highlights. ,, Do it from top to bottom on this part. , Make the image black and white and transparent.
   
   This can be done under adjustments.
   
   Place image under the cube. ,, This will cause the layers to merge and your image will be complete.
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   Step 3: Change the Zoom and the Factor to 1.00.

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   Step 4: Click on Effects >> Blurs >> Zoom Blur.

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   Step 5: Click on Effects >> Render >> Shape3D.

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   Step 6: Make the following changes.

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   Step 7: Go to Adjustments >> Color Balance to make any changes you want to the color.

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   Step 8: Add layer above the glass layer.

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   Step 9: Using the line tool

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    Step 10: trace the outside of the top of the cube and then fill it in.

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    Step 11: Add another layer to duplicate the second side.

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    Step 12: Duplicate the top layer.

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    Step 13: Go to the layer with the top highlight.

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    Step 14: Select the gradient tool.

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    Step 15: Choose the Linear reflected gradient and transparency mode.

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    Step 16: Click on the left side of your image and slide the cursor over to change your degree of transparency.

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    Step 17: Hit Ctrl and D together to deselect.

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    Step 18: Go to the duplicate top highlight layer.

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    Step 19: Repeat on the two side highlight layers.

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    Step 20: Add another layer.

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    Step 21: Create whatever type of highlight shape you thinks will fit the image.

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    Step 22: Use the gradient tool to match the appearance to the rest of your image.

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    Step 23: (Optional) Place an image in the cube.

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    Step 24: Be sure to save the original image in the Paint.Net native format .pdn

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    Step 25: Save the image as a JPEG file.

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